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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: cwh383 on January 14, 2007, 05:55:00 pm

Title: spring removale?
Post by: cwh383 on January 14, 2007, 05:55:00 pm: does anyone have pics & or know the process to remove the front springs on a 83 swb silverado?
thanks
Title: spring removal
Post by: Copper Canyon on January 14, 2007, 07:00:00 pm: Pretty simple. Don't even need a spring compressor.
1st: Remove codder pin on the top castle nut on the spindle.
2nd: Get a jack and put pressure on the lower a-arm, then loosen the top castle nut on the spindle.
3rd: Take off the brake hose bracket on the upper a-arm, and take off sway bar (only the side your working on)
4th: Take castle nut all the way off, then slowly, slowly lower the jack. Be very very carefull, spring is under compression while all this is happening.
5th: remove spring, insert new spring. Then just reverse the process.
Title: Re: spring removal
Post by: Lt.Del on January 15, 2007, 10:30:00 pm: One little step is missing, ensure you have jack stands under the frame, up high enough so when you lower the lower control arm with a jack, you'll have enough room to lower that baby a lot to get the coil out. You cannot over state---BE CAREFUL! She'll pop out in a heartbeat if it binds or something and you could get an instant facelift.
SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4
Title: Re: spring removal
Post by: roundedline on January 15, 2007, 10:43:00 pm: I recommend adding a step if you go this route. Wrap a large chain around the lower portion of the spring and thread it through the control arm or around it....
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
Title: Spring Removal
Post by: Copper Canyon on January 16, 2007, 06:28:00 pm: Sorry bout leavin that step out. I have a car lift at my house, so I didn't have to worry about that one step. That lift makes pretty much any project 20 times easier.