Is it hard to replace coil springs? Should I pay?

jpumpkinn · 06-27-2001, 12:06 AM

I need to replace the coil springs in the rear on my 90 5.0. I was going to have it done but it will cost me $200 just for labor. I was looking at steeda springs I have koni shocks already. I have never done this but have done alot of mechanic work. Should I attempt this task or is it worth the 200 bucks? Also, how about the front springs?

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Red 90 5.0, 17in Cobra Wheels, Saleen Wing, Cobra Ground Effects, K&N intake, Dual Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter

withamc · 06-27-2001, 12:56 AM

Rear springs are easy. Put the car on jackstands and let the rear axle drop all the way down. Put a floor jack under the lower control arm and then take the bolt that connects the control arm to the axle out. Lower the control arm and the spring will come out. You might as well throw some new spring isolators in while you're at it, maybe even new lower control arms with the $200 you saved on labor. Just put the new spring back in, make sure the pigtail on the bottom points to the left and jack the control arm up till the bolt holes align. Some times I have to use a ratchet strap around the axle to help line them up.
Front springs are tougher. I always rent a spring compressor. Probably could have bought one by now.

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93 GT, CCM long block, GT40P heads, Crane 2031, 1.7 RR's, Moroso cold air, 73mm Vortech, 65mm TB, Cobra intake, 24# injectors, MSD 6AL, MAC GT40P headers, 2-1/2" BBK H-pipe (w/cats), Flowmasters, 3.55s, B&M Ripper shifter, Black Magic fan

dinomite · 06-27-2001, 10:31 AM

Ya, the rear springs are really easy. just put the car up on jackstands and then use your floor jack to jack up, remove bolt, and then lower control arm. I would say get some new sprin isolators while your at it.

Dark_5.0 · 06-27-2001, 11:46 AM

I changed my front and rear springs in about 2 hours the back springs were really easy and the front springs sucked, and sucked bad

I put in drop springs so they went in really easy cause they are shorter than the stock springs. piece of cake my friend do it your self and buy something else with the 200 dollars that you save.

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88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. Edelbrock 1 1/2 inch drop springs.
best 60 ft 2.14, best 1/8th 9.65, best 1/4 15.2 @89mph, Stock gears and 3000+ Altitude

06-27-2001, 12:06 AM	#1
jpumpkinn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: san antonio Texas usa Posts: 127	Is it hard to replace coil springs? Should I pay? I need to replace the coil springs in the rear on my 90 5.0. I was going to have it done but it will cost me $200 just for labor. I was looking at steeda springs I have koni shocks already. I have never done this but have done alot of mechanic work. Should I attempt this task or is it worth the 200 bucks? Also, how about the front springs? ------------------ Red 90 5.0, 17in Cobra Wheels, Saleen Wing, Cobra Ground Effects, K&N intake, Dual Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter

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06-27-2001, 12:56 AM	#2
withamc Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 396	Rear springs are easy. Put the car on jackstands and let the rear axle drop all the way down. Put a floor jack under the lower control arm and then take the bolt that connects the control arm to the axle out. Lower the control arm and the spring will come out. You might as well throw some new spring isolators in while you're at it, maybe even new lower control arms with the $200 you saved on labor. Just put the new spring back in, make sure the pigtail on the bottom points to the left and jack the control arm up till the bolt holes align. Some times I have to use a ratchet strap around the axle to help line them up. Front springs are tougher. I always rent a spring compressor. Probably could have bought one by now. ------------------ 93 GT, CCM long block, GT40P heads, Crane 2031, 1.7 RR's, Moroso cold air, 73mm Vortech, 65mm TB, Cobra intake, 24# injectors, MSD 6AL, MAC GT40P headers, 2-1/2" BBK H-pipe (w/cats), Flowmasters, 3.55s, B&M Ripper shifter, Black Magic fan

06-27-2001, 10:31 AM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Ya, the rear springs are really easy. just put the car up on jackstands and then use your floor jack to jack up, remove bolt, and then lower control arm. I would say get some new sprin isolators while your at it.

06-27-2001, 11:46 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I changed my front and rear springs in about 2 hours the back springs were really easy and the front springs sucked, and sucked bad I put in drop springs so they went in really easy cause they are shorter than the stock springs. piece of cake my friend do it your self and buy something else with the 200 dollars that you save. ------------------ 88 mustang gt convertible bored to 306 BBk equal length headers mac cold air fender kit cowl hood nitto drag radials ford racing clutch flow masters h-pipe 160* thermostat 16 degrees of timing electric fan off 94' t-bird jacobs electronics cap and wires. Edelbrock 1 1/2 inch drop springs. best 60 ft 2.14, best 1/8th 9.65, best 1/4 15.2 @89mph, Stock gears and 3000+ Altitude