I have a 86 SE That I am just in the process of a front and rebuild. After finally sorting out the control arm bushings issue I had. The time came to install the front springs I struggled last weekend with two different spring clamps Various wire and heavy duty zap straps I scratched and banged up the brand new powder coated spring Well today I was able to get one side in. I moved on to the other side and I will list how I did this with out any clamps Everything has been powder coated So the spring cup went in first I then tucked the spring up and used a heavy duty zap strap to hold the spring up. I lifted the car up quite high, with the spring holding in place I was able to push the spring over the control arm bump. It immediately slipped off as the two powder coated surfaces are slippery. This time I pushed it over the hump and pulled the control arm up just a bit and it stayed put. I had already had the lower spindle connected I did this in my 4 post lift with a center jack I put a block of wood under the control arm and lowered the car Until I was able to connect the upper control arm to the spindle It all worked out great on the one side but felt sketchy the whole time like I was waiting for the spring to fly out. Just wanted to say this forum has been a wealth of info for me much appreciated Next I’ll tackle the rear and the non working e-brake Thanks Russ
[This message has been edited by rusty_one (edited 11-08-2025).]
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NOV 08, 10:20 PM
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Originally posted by rusty_one: Next I’ll tackle the rear and the non working e-brake
These might help, but it's probably already obvious to you how to do it... but just in case! haha..
