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96 front Leaf Spring removal...how to ..
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1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2004
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96 front Leaf Spring removal...how to ..
ok here's the deal, I got a 96 collector here and got the dropping kit to drop it an inch. it says in the directions to get a leaf spring compressor tool from GM. Who out here has done this mod and what do I have to look forward to? do I really need this spring compressor? does this spring have this much tension on it that I can't get it out or in without the tool? thanks!!!!!!
Graig
84, 96
Graig
84, 96
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: St. louis, MO
I didn't use a tool, just used a floor jack to on the bottom of the a-arm, couple of pumps, undid the mouning bolts, slowly lowered the jack to release the pressure. It takes some time to do it, but a good do-it-your-selfer can do it.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 285
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From: Loganville Ga
Here's a good writeup on how it should be done:
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting.../lowering.html
Now would also be the ideal time for the poly bushings if you are at all inclined.
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting.../lowering.html
Now would also be the ideal time for the poly bushings if you are at all inclined.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,151
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From: Northern VA
Just make sure you use a block of wood between the a arm and the jack as the aluminum mars easily. Also, it a good time to replace lower ball joints if needed. I just took the A arms out and took them to Midas and they pressed out the old ones and pressed in the new ones.
