Installing springs?

[I-CAN-STANG]

I've used the search and tried to find a post where a member pointed out on his vehicle (photo) the actual bolt(s) from each side that needs to be removed to lower the IRS and remove/install the springs. I'll be doing the install with a couple of old military buddies at an Auto Hobby shop on base and just looking for a few pointers to help out with the rear. Thanks

 

[mjzilinski]

Subscribing, I need some info on this also.

 

[astig00]

What about this thread??

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165904

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

What about this thread??

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165904

Thanks man! :beer: I never really paid attention to the "how to" just wanted pics, lol. I'll be doing the install right before I buy the new wheels. :thumbsup:

 

[teongies]

You should have come to the MACA mod day this past weekend. Then you could have seen the spring install they did. That's what I did and I plan to put my own springs in this weekend. What base hobby shop are you going to?

 

[TRBO VNM]

definitely should have come. it was great, although my back is killing me. I can't wait till I build the garage and install my lift.

gonna be doing another set in a couple weeks probably if you want to come on over. I can get both done in the same day if you are ready then.

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

You should have come to the MACA mod day this past weekend. Then you could have seen the spring install they did. That's what I did and I plan to put my own springs in this weekend. What base hobby shop are you going to?

Hey Tom, it's gonna be Bolling AFB Auto Skills Center! :beer:

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

definitely should have come. it was great, although my back is killing me. I can't wait till I build the garage and install my lift.

gonna be doing another set in a couple weeks probably if you want to come on over. I can get both done in the same day if you are ready then.

Jason, I'd love to have your expertise to help with the install! If I end up buying the wheels towards the end of the week I'd like to try and get the springs on this weekend. If not, next week is looking like a definite possibility! I just don't want new wheels on without it being lowered yet.... :thumbsup:

 

[TRBO VNM]

Jason, I'd love to have your expertise to help with the install! If I end up buying the wheels towards the end of the week I'd like to try and get the springs on this weekend. If not, next week is looking like a definite possibility! I just don't want new wheels on without it being lowered yet.... :thumbsup:

no prob man. PM me or something. some of us are getting together up off New Hampshire at Scott's place on sunday

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

no prob man. PM me or something. some of us are getting together up off New Hampshire at Scott's place on sunday

I can definetely swing by! :thumbsup: My girlfriend is coming back in from a business trip on Friday so I'd have to set her aside for a bit. Tom, when and where were you planning on doing the install?

 

[BLWN46]

It's the 18mm bolt head you see when you take off the rear wheel, pull the shock bolts first. I used a overhead lift and had the rear springs out in 11 minutes no kidding. 14mm socket for the catback nuts, 18mm for the shock and subframe bolts, no wrench on the backside needed. Subframe only needs to lower about 9 inches. Had mine out 3 times now, finally set correct! TC

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

BLWN46, thanks man! :beer:

 

[BLWN46]

No problem, once you do it , you'll laugh at how easy it really is.

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

:lol1: Yeah it seems pretty easy from what I'm hearing! :thumbsup: