How to install rear springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevybill · 12-29-2004, 11:48 PM

In a couple more sessions, my front suspension rebuild will be completed.

Once I remove the rear springs to replace with my 3 inch lower springs, how can I install the new springs?- Other than a spring compressor?

Could I set my old six cylinder over the rear end to compress the suspension so I can install the shorter springs?

Any ideas appreciated.

Tx Firefighter · 12-29-2004, 11:51 PM

You don't need to compress the rear springs. Just support the frame on jack stands and bolt the springs to the arms on the bottom. Then, jack the rearend up until the top of the springs touch the frame and bolt them to the frame.

chevybill · 12-30-2004, 12:03 AM

thanks for the advice, i wish the fronts were as easy as the rears.

*Sublvr72* · 12-31-2004, 04:58 AM

rear springs are easy, I can have the swap done in 1/2 hour as long as the bolts are not rusted. all you do is unbolt the spring cups (one bolt on top and one on bottom) and they slide right out...

12-29-2004, 11:48 PM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	How to install rear springs? In a couple more sessions, my front suspension rebuild will be completed. Once I remove the rear springs to replace with my 3 inch lower springs, how can I install the new springs?- Other than a spring compressor? Could I set my old six cylinder over the rear end to compress the suspension so I can install the shorter springs? Any ideas appreciated. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

12-29-2004, 11:51 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	You don't need to compress the rear springs. Just support the frame on jack stands and bolt the springs to the arms on the bottom. Then, jack the rearend up until the top of the springs touch the frame and bolt them to the frame. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-30-2004, 12:03 AM	#3
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	thanks for the advice, i wish the fronts were as easy as the rears. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

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12-31-2004, 04:58 AM	#4
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	rear springs are easy, I can have the swap done in 1/2 hour as long as the bolts are not rusted. all you do is unbolt the spring cups (one bolt on top and one on bottom) and they slide right out...



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