NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #16/NN_1992_16.iso/spool/rec/autos/tech/10088

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From: [e-mail] (James W. Swonger)
Subject: Re: HELP!! - '65 Olds 442
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Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1992 13:44:09 GMT
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 It handled well, but somebody says you have a busted coil spring?  ???
Something like that is usually noticeable. You know, like one side sagging
down. Does this guy have some he wants to sell?

 Some muffler shops will sell and install replacement springs, or heavier-
duty springs if you want. I think I was quoted $50-$100 a pair a while back.
I got some off a junk car instead. They're easy to pull. On the GM 4-link
you just have to remove the shocks and jack up the frame, and when the rear
falls far enough they drop right out (maybe have to kick them).

 If you can see an extreme difference in coil separation or angle, or a
visible crack then the spring may be bad. It's a very rare occurrence and
I've never seen a broken spring nor heard of one with anyone I know. It
could be that the spring perch and/or the shock mount have come loose or
broken a weld. I have an example of that sitting around.
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