what is the easiest and SAFEST way to remove the rear coils in my 67 lesabre? do i need those clamp things to keep them from breaking my face when i lower the axle???!!o No: thanks in advance!
I have never removed the rear coil springs on a big Buick only Regals but I'm sure there the same method. I jack up the rear of the car with the jack under the rearend center section (rearend) and then put a jack stand under the frame (both sides). I then unbolt the shocks and lower the rearend down just enough to pull the springs out (most of the time they just fall out). They are not under the same pressure like the front ones. The reason I only drop the rearend enough to get the springs out is so not to put any strain on the rubber brake line that feeds the rear brakes. Your car may not be configured (rubber brake line like a Regal) but I don't know for sure. Hope this helps.
Like he said.........just support the frame on jack stands, disconnect the rear shocks at the bottom, and with a floor jack under the differential pumpkin, lower it and the springs almost fall out. Just be careful not to stretch that brake hose. With them springs out, now would be a good time to get at the upper shock bolts if the shocks need replacing. :TU:
hey fellas, thanks alot for the help, so the jack in the center of the axle, diferential, will have enough support for both sides? thanks
Jack in the center should be fine for both sides. I've done it several times in the past and am getting ready to do it again next week on the '65. The only issue may be the stance will be a little higher in back than the front, unless you have done those already or are planning to. Frank
