Is it common or heard of that the rear springs pop out?
07-15-2005, 07:34 PM
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Car: 91' Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 388 ci Small block CHEVY (4.060x3.75), Dart Iron Eagle Platinum 200cc, Performer intake, 454 TBI, Long Tubes, True Dual 3" GPs
Transmission: 700R4, B&M, Governer Recal, 20,000 GVW cooler
Is it common or heard of that the rear springs pop out?
Is it common or heard of that the rear springs pop out? or did the guy I bought my car from think he was a Duke from Hazard County?
My passenger rear spring is not seated, but on the axle tube and held by the shock.
My passenger rear spring is not seated, but on the axle tube and held by the shock.
07-15-2005, 09:05 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
The only way they could come out is if you broke a shock and the axle seperated far enough away from the frame. If you have cut springs, they may come out even with the shock attached. I've seen some cars put up an a hoist and when the axle drops down the springs fell out.
07-15-2005, 09:08 PM
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Car: 1991 Trans Am
Engine: LQ4
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.70
my eibach pro kits would fall out if i let my rear hang from the shocks. i didnt consider it an issue since i never plan on getting air born
07-15-2005, 09:16 PM
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Car: 91' Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 388 ci Small block CHEVY (4.060x3.75), Dart Iron Eagle Platinum 200cc, Performer intake, 454 TBI, Long Tubes, True Dual 3" GPs
Transmission: 700R4, B&M, Governer Recal, 20,000 GVW cooler
Well maybe when the guy got the new tranny a last Christmas (I meant holiday), the spring fell out because worn shocks or the like.
07-15-2005, 09:23 PM
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Car: 88 GTA, 94 BMW 840, SVX, Prelude
Engine: 383 w/ Super Ram
Transmission: built 700R4 auto
When I replaced my rear springs, I didn't need to touch my tools. I just let the rear axle hang down, and I was able to pull the springs out quite easily without unbolting anything.
I could see how the spring could possibly come out on its own, even if nothing was broken / loose - but only if you got the rear end off the ground somehow. Your "Dukes of Hazzard" theory may not be too far off...
I could see how the spring could possibly come out on its own, even if nothing was broken / loose - but only if you got the rear end off the ground somehow. Your "Dukes of Hazzard" theory may not be too far off...
07-16-2005, 03:01 PM
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Car: 91' Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 388 ci Small block CHEVY (4.060x3.75), Dart Iron Eagle Platinum 200cc, Performer intake, 454 TBI, Long Tubes, True Dual 3" GPs
Transmission: 700R4, B&M, Governer Recal, 20,000 GVW cooler
I put some new shocks on and I also hose clamped the springs
so if I decide to jump it, they wont fall out again
so if I decide to jump it, they wont fall out again
07-18-2005, 06:20 PM
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Car: '82 Trans Am
Engine: Blown 540 BBC
Transmission: TH475
Axle/Gears: Dana 60, 4.10 w/spool
Low rate springs (IE: handling) come out quite easily since they're shorter than "standard" rate springs .
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