Front Spring replacement how to C4
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
there are a ton of parts that have to come off... take your time and be patient. also, be careful... make sure the spring is disconnected before trying to take the tension off.
If you don't have the Helm Factory Service Manual, the Haynes manual should be ok for this procedure. It didn't change much over the years... just more or less parts, depending, and I am sure they cover the differences... the key? PICTURES!!!!
If you don't have the Helm Factory Service Manual, the Haynes manual should be ok for this procedure. It didn't change much over the years... just more or less parts, depending, and I am sure they cover the differences... the key? PICTURES!!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
Originally Posted by Aaron's 87
You've got to get the car way up in the air too. Regular jackstands probably won't do, unless you cut the spring. The stock springs arch way down.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: New York
That's why I'm still trying to work a deal for the tool the dealerships use. It is a Kent-Moore item, but they are like $800 if you buy directly from them, and aren't a dealership, and I still can't figure out why. All they are is what looks like a couple of shackles, with a jack bolt between them.
My buddy that is the parts manager at a local dealership is trying to get me a price, he said under $300, if so, I'm buying one.
My buddy that is the parts manager at a local dealership is trying to get me a price, he said under $300, if so, I'm buying one.
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Originally Posted by KODAVETTE
My buddy that is the parts manager at a local dealership is trying to get me a price, he said under $300, if so, I'm buying one.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: New York
That is the nice part about this spring tool, you can leave it on the spring, then release it when you get the spring unbolted, and out of the car. This way you don't have to have the car 4 feet off the ground.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Langley B.C.
Originally Posted by KODAVETTE
Maybe on someone elses car, but not mine, that is an accident looking for a place to happen!!
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
Originally Posted by Great White North
Actualy if you saw it done you would see how stable it is.I have done racks and springs like this !You probably dont need the two up front ,but that Dan is a Sammy safety!!!
Falling cars hurt 
