Changing out springs

Dave_mustang_50 · 07-09-2005, 02:02 PM

I got new front springs, perches, insulators and kyb shocks for the Mach. I`d like to do the work myself and it looks fairly straight forward. Is there anything I should know before attempting this?

Gearhead999 · 07-09-2005, 05:01 PM

Do yourself a favor and buy/borrow/steal the correct spring compressor.

I just replaced the upper control arms and spring saddles on my 68 Cougar. The correct compressor makes all the difference.

A compressed coil can be a dangerous item. You can loose a finger, or worse if it comes loose.

Also, don't forget to remove the spring covers in the front fender wells. Six bolts and they are out of the way. Gives you much more room to work.

ralph s · 07-09-2005, 08:34 PM

couldnt agree more. compressor. i used the wrong one. if the commies ever get my guns its ok i got springs. thank God no one was in the way.

07-09-2005, 02:02 PM	#1
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	Changing out springs I got new front springs, perches, insulators and kyb shocks for the Mach. I`d like to do the work myself and it looks fairly straight forward. Is there anything I should know before attempting this? __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

07-09-2005, 05:01 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Changing out springs Do yourself a favor and buy/borrow/steal the correct spring compressor. I just replaced the upper control arms and spring saddles on my 68 Cougar. The correct compressor makes all the difference. A compressed coil can be a dangerous item. You can loose a finger, or worse if it comes loose. Also, don't forget to remove the spring covers in the front fender wells. Six bolts and they are out of the way. Gives you much more room to work. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

07-09-2005, 08:34 PM	#3
ralph s Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: idaho falls id Posts: 51	Re: Changing out springs couldnt agree more. compressor. i used the wrong one. if the commies ever get my guns its ok i got springs. thank God no one was in the way. Last edited by ralph s; 07-09-2005 at 08:35 PM.. Reason: grammer

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