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crm318 · 08-14-2013, 10:26 PM

This past weekend, I installed a set of new upper and lower ball joints and coils in my 72 Cheyenne. I noticed, after I got it all put back together, that my driverside coil was sitting fine in the lower control arm, but a little off center where it goes up into the spring housing, more towards the tire. Could this spring center its self with a little cruise and maybe a speed bump, or will that cause damage? I suppose I could rent the compressor again, but i thought it wouldnt hurt to ask.

08-14-2013, 10:26 PM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	New coil spring misaligned after installation This past weekend, I installed a set of new upper and lower ball joints and coils in my 72 Cheyenne. I noticed, after I got it all put back together, that my driverside coil was sitting fine in the lower control arm, but a little off center where it goes up into the spring housing, more towards the tire. Could this spring center its self with a little cruise and maybe a speed bump, or will that cause damage? I suppose I could rent the compressor again, but i thought it wouldnt hurt to ask. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies



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