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camaro805 · 05-21-2013, 09:46 PM

I'm trying to install my springs but I can't
Remove the back suspension.
I've taken the 4 screws above it and
2 screws below it.

I followed all the DIY and I can't get it

Any tips or videos you guys have

Thanks

CHMSC · 05-21-2013, 09:49 PM

RJT Impala · 05-21-2013, 10:49 PM

Didn't realize how straight-up simple it was to swap the springs. Last time I did it was on an '83 GTI, and it required a spring compressor in order to disassemble the struts. Much more preload than what I saw in this video!

CHMSC · 05-21-2013, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJT Impala

Didn't realize how straight-up simple it was to swap the springs. Last time I did it was on an '83 GTI, and it required a spring compressor in order to disassemble the struts. Much more preload than what I saw in this video!

If you are putting on lowering springs no spring compressor is needed, just be careful when disassembling. You will need a spring compressor if you are putting stock height springs back on though.

Most of the spring compression is done by the weight of the car on the spring it's self.

05-21-2013, 09:46 PM	#1
camaro805 Drives: 2012 Black Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: santa barbara Posts: 111	Rear suspension removal I'm trying to install my springs but I can't Remove the back suspension. I've taken the 4 screws above it and 2 screws below it. I followed all the DIY and I can't get it Any tips or videos you guys have Thanks

05-21-2013, 10:49 PM	#3
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	Didn't realize how straight-up simple it was to swap the springs. Last time I did it was on an '83 GTI, and it required a spring compressor in order to disassemble the struts. Much more preload than what I saw in this video!