Front and Rear Spring Removal/Install

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Jun 10, 2014 | 09:38 AM

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theta what i should have asked is how can i get this level of service info. thanks eric

Jun 10, 2014 | 11:03 AM

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Steve Snake Driver

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If the expensive tool is the spring compressor (I didn't read through all the instructions), removing both lower control arms might negate having to buy the spring compressor.

Jun 10, 2014 | 11:18 AM

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If the expensive tool is the spring compressor (I didn't read through all the instructions), removing both lower control arms might negate having to buy the spring compressor.

If I ever get some coilovers shipped to me my plan is to simply loosen the sway bar link and lower shock bolt, remove the spring brackets and they should come right out. At least that's what it looks like.

Jun 10, 2014 | 11:30 AM

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Sounds like the same as the C6. I did that in my garage with floor jacks, bottle jack, and hand tools (sockets). Maybe 3 or 4 hours working alone.

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Jun 10, 2014 | 04:33 PM

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Ever notice the official instructions make things worse than they really are?

Anybody think that's to inflate shop time, or perhaps aid lesser-experienced techs? Just a thought...

Jun 10, 2014 | 04:48 PM

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Ever notice the official instructions make things worse than they really are?

Anybody think that's to inflate shop time, or perhaps aid lesser-experienced techs? Just a thought...

You're probably correct. I was worried about the tension of the springs when I did my coil overs. Wheels off, and bottle jack on the spring, I just released the tension and then took off the clamps. Drop the spindle out of the way and the spring slid straight out to the side. Installed the coil overs and closed the stuff up. Hardest thing was to convince the spindle ball rod to give of it's grip of death and drop down out of the way!