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Posted by 93Snyper (Member # 1058) on
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I got these sportlines lying in the garage for like 2 months now I finally found the time to put them in but i've never done it before, i've heard that the front springs r a .... to take out? Also any tips on shocks and struts?
Posted by 9cobrasnake9 (Member # 575) on
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I just did my springs and shocks on my 83. It was fairly simple. I disconected my tie rod ends and shocks and supported the a arms with a jack. I let the a arm down very slowly until the spring was uncompressed. I then just popped it out with a crowbar. I tried a spring compressor but it just takes way too long and seems too dangerous. Be careful and take your time. The shocks are simple. Just unbolt the two bolts on the spindles and then unbolt the top nut on your caster camber plates. Good luck. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posted by 93Snyper (Member # 1058) on
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I got the rear done...now its on to the front....hope i get them done so i can take to the track! Thanx for the help
KB
Posted by T-TopTerror (Member # 480) on
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If you are only changing the springs DON'T undo the top of the strut like previously mentioned. I've done many and this is how I do it. Remove wheel
Remove brake caliper
support A-arm w/jack
remove the 2 lower strut bolts
let jack down slowly
push down on a-arm w/foot until spring falls out
Install other spring
Reinstall in oppostite order
This method has proved effective for me many times over. The only thing that you might need help on is when you are pushing down on the a-arm you might need an assistant to pull the spring out.
Posted by 93Snyper (Member # 1058) on
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Yess! Finally all done...i am definately an amature at this, it took me about 2 days to from finish to end 
I got one of my friends to help me out and we did in that same order and it worked out pretty easily, just time consuming that all. Thanx for the help.Sportlines with kyb's,its got a clean drop now, but its rubbing a bit in the front ive heard ofrolling the inner fenders?
KB