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Anyone out there have info on replacing the front springs on a 69 small block with air conditioning? any guidance would be appreciated.
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Not sure on what information you're requesting. Where to buy springs? How to install them?
My experience is it's not a job for amateurs. Leave it to a shop with the proper equipment and a lift.
My experience is it's not a job for amateurs. Leave it to a shop with the proper equipment and a lift.
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I'm wid 'Slinger on dis one...If you're asking how to do it, it's not something you would want to attempt on a Satuday morning, and expect to be out driving that evening, unless you've done it before, and have to equipment to do it.
Changing/replacing the front springs can be dangerous if you're not careful. If you are a decent "mechanic", and have a good jack and jack stands, along with a good assortment of hand/power tools, you may be able to tackle this one.
It involves removing the lower control arms from the car, and the spring can slip/spit out at you, or your garage wall, making a pretty good sized hole in one or the other!
If you're Ok with that, and have the equipment, we can coach you thru it. Otherwise, it might be best to farm this one out...
Changing/replacing the front springs can be dangerous if you're not careful. If you are a decent "mechanic", and have a good jack and jack stands, along with a good assortment of hand/power tools, you may be able to tackle this one.
It involves removing the lower control arms from the car, and the spring can slip/spit out at you, or your garage wall, making a pretty good sized hole in one or the other!
If you're Ok with that, and have the equipment, we can coach you thru it. Otherwise, it might be best to farm this one out...
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Like Joel said they can hurt you. But, you don't remove the lower control arm just seperate the lower ball joint from the spindle. You can chain the old coil to take off some pressure off as you lower the jack to remove it. If you put Grand Touring coils in, they will jack up into place just make sure you have them in the spring seats in the frame and lower contol arm.
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Many shops will band the springs. This means the springs are compressed and strapped with steel bands that are later cut with the springs in place.
But refer to Joel's statement. If you have not done this, hire someone or get some help. The springs have a LOT of force and can hurt your car, or you.
If you decide to change them yourself let me know and I will give you detail instructions.
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