Spring install
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Spring install
Just bought a new front transverse spring for my C6. Any simple destructions on how to install it? ie: Remove front wheels, so front suspension is completely relaxed and then...WHAT??
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MC
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MC
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Take the wheels off, disconnect the lower ball joint on one side, remove the 4 bolts that hold it in and the lower sway bar links. Reverse to install.
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Sounds hard! <<GRIN>> Takes what, an hour to do??
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I did front sway bars, alignment kit and coilover in about 2 hours. My bet is you could do it in an hour or so with the proper tools.
I have lift and such in my garage, but you are a little far to come over and do it.
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Exactly, I only removed it to put coilovers on, but I don't recall tension being a big issue like is with a front or strut coil spring.
I did front sway bars, alignment kit and coilover in about 2 hours. My bet is you could do it in an hour or so with the proper tools.
I have lift and such in my garage, but you are a little far to come over and do it.
I did front sway bars, alignment kit and coilover in about 2 hours. My bet is you could do it in an hour or so with the proper tools.
I have lift and such in my garage, but you are a little far to come over and do it.
Unfortunately, I sold my lift, as I am no longer restoring old cars and didn't feel I needed it...but..I can work off the floor. Won't be the first time I have done that either! LOL.
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Welp..gonna find out...won't be the first spring (Never a transverse mounted front spring nor on a Corvette) or suspension I have torn apart. Only worked as a line wrench for 30 plus years!
Unfortunately, I sold my lift, as I am no longer restoring old cars and didn't feel I needed it...but..I can work off the floor. Won't be the first time I have done that either! LOL.
Unfortunately, I sold my lift, as I am no longer restoring old cars and didn't feel I needed it...but..I can work off the floor. Won't be the first time I have done that either! LOL.