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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.

Tx Firefighter · 08-14-2013, 10:46 PM

They will usually pop into place if you drive it a little. You'll hear it pop.

If it's stubborn, jack the truck up and let the suspension hang and use a prybar to pop it into the center of the upper pocket. With the suspension hanging, enough tension will be off the coil springs that you can usually pry it a bit.

99 times out of 100 though, they will seat themselves when you drive it.

Square_78 · 08-15-2013, 03:16 AM

Might be more of a loud BANG than a 'pop' though just so you know. Hahaha
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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

08-14-2013, 10:46 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: New coil spring misaligned after installation They will usually pop into place if you drive it a little. You'll hear it pop. If it's stubborn, jack the truck up and let the suspension hang and use a prybar to pop it into the center of the upper pocket. With the suspension hanging, enough tension will be off the coil springs that you can usually pry it a bit. 99 times out of 100 though, they will seat themselves when you drive it.

08-15-2013, 03:16 AM	#3
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: New coil spring misaligned after installation Might be more of a loud BANG than a 'pop' though just so you know. Hahaha Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497



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