how to remove rear springs?
11-29-2006, 05:03 PM
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how to remove rear springs? id like to take the rear isolators out...how do i remove the rear springs? i got the car up on the lift right now...do i just unbolt the bottom of the shock absorber to let the diff hang down a little?
11-29-2006, 05:24 PM
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Pretty much. Get the rear of the car off the ground and safely get a couple of jackstands under it. You'll need at least 3-4'' of daylight under the rear tires. Once you're sure the car is secure, put your hydraulic jack under the "pumkin" and raise the axle slightly. Unbolt the shocks at the bottom and wiggle them free of their mounting points. Now you'll be ready to lower the axle until it hangs and the springs can then be removed.
11-29-2006, 06:18 PM
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Since you have it on a lift, just have a buddy (preferably someone on the hefty side) bearhug one of the wheels and pull one side of the rear down while you ****** the spring out (or vice versa if you're the hefty one lol) 
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11-29-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Fulton 1
This is another good reason to get short lowering springs. Just raise the car by the frame and watch those rear springs fall right out of there. 
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11-29-2006, 11:41 PM
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Pretty much. Get the rear of the car off the ground and safely get a couple of jackstands under it. You'll need at least 3-4'' of daylight under the rear tires. Once you're sure the car is secure, put your hydraulic jack under the "pumkin" and raise the axle slightly. Unbolt the shocks at the bottom and wiggle them free of their mounting points. Now you'll be ready to lower the axle until it hangs and the springs can then be removed.
12-02-2006, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SUCK MY SS
sometimes it clunks when i shift or hit the brakes...its coming from the front of the car
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12-03-2006, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SSDriver
Check your front torque arm bushing/braket. The bushing is probably shot(very easy to change). Or the bolt is known for vibrating loose.
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12-03-2006, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Shinerbock07
anyone got a link for the torque arm bushing, preferably poly, and also a tranny mount
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=92
47-7-1604 Tranny mount
47-7-1609 Torque arm bushing
