spring removale?

[cwh383]

does anyone have pics & or know the process to remove the front springs on a 83 swb silverado?
thanks  

[Copper Canyon]

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.

[Lt.Del]

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

[roundedline]

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

[Copper Canyon]

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.