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Front coil spring help
I was going to start putting in my Dad's new coil springs. This is something I have never done before. Is there a thread on here with tips or maybe directions? Or does anyone have any tips?
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Re: Front coil spring help
Put truck on stands, remove tire, support lower control arm, remove shock, separate lower balljoint from steering knuckle and lower jack that is supporting control arm. No spring compressor needed for this job. Align spring in upper seat and lower control arm and raise up jack and install balljoint nut. The truck should be aligned after job is finished.
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Re: Front coil spring help
i would like to add i always run a chain or strap in the spring to keep it from flying out just to be safe
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Re: Front coil spring help
So besides for the shock, all I need to do is remove the tie rod end and the upper bolt to the spindle? I don't have to remove the calipers and everyhting else?
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Re: Front coil spring help
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There is a video on here that shows a guy doing it which really helps. Try finding it...I am surprised someone hasn't made a FAQ on how to do this yet because it comes up probably once every few weeks or so. Or maybe there is and I just can't find it either! ![]() Good luck and just take your time and be carefull of the that spring...
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Re: Front coil spring help
Adding to hayhauler's post, here's a write up Wes did:
1) Jack the front of the truck up by the large crossmember under the motor. 2) Place jack stands under the frame rails just forward of the front of the front cab mounts and let the jack back down. (Making sure that the tires remain off the ground) 3) Remove the front tires and wheels. 4) Place floor jack under the lower "A" arm and jack it up until it is about 1/8" away from touching it. 5) Remove the cotter pin that is keeping the castle nut from backing off on the lower ball joints. 6) Back the castle nut off about 1/4". 7) Using the 3 pound hammer, smack the side of the spindle where the lower ball joint is. (This may take a couple of good hard hits) 8) Once the spindle pops loose of the lower ball joint then you jack the floor jack up to slightly lift the lower "A" arm up to relieve the spring tention from the ball joint and castle nut. 9) Remove the castle nut. 10) Lower the jack slowly to allow the "A" arm to open up. 11) Remove the old spring. 12) Replace with the new one making sure that you place it correctly into the pocket and jack the lower "A" arm back up. (This will take some coordination or extra hands. You need to make sure the spring is placed correctly, and the spindle lines up on the ball joint all at the same time. 13) Once the ball joint enters the spindle enough to start the castle nut, spin the castle nut on. 14) Then you can jack the "A" arm up until it tries to lift the truck. (Then stop) 15) Tighten the castle nut to seat the ball joint and line it up to place the cotter pin back in it. 16) Replace tires and wheels and let the truck back down. Done deal!! Hope this helps. WES
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Re: Front coil spring help
Thanks for all the help...it took me two hours to do the drivers side. i didn't think that was bad since it was my first time and I have a 4 year old asking questions. Off to do the other side!!
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Re: Front coil spring help
Okay the second side hasn't been as easy. I can not get the bottom bolt between the a arm and spindle to seperate. Any ideas? I have a 4lb hammer and I have been hitting it for 20 min...no luck so far. I even tried to let the springs seperate it, but nothing. Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Front coil spring help
Nevermind...used bigger hammer--6lb and braced up upper a arm so it didn't sag and about 8 hits and pow it was loose. Job is complete!! I just hope the old Man likes the stance on his truck!!
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Re: Front coil spring help
we need pics!! hahaha
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