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« on: 02 June 2012, 18:16:55 »
Hi all   ordered 2 new springs for my ommy coming next week i've studied the" how to do "" on the forum and saw one bit with picture :jack up,support,use axle stands ,drop shock base and ease apart with standard car jack to release spring. Looked good to me anyone else done it this way? Any other tips would be great especially concerning rear levelling system when changing springs thanks all
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #1 on: 02 June 2012, 19:42:03 »
The correct way is most definately not to use a jack to release the spring!!!

The correct guide shows the diff being dropped...
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Re: rear coil springs
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #3 on: 03 June 2012, 19:01:22 »
thanks i did see jack method on here but will avoid!! Are the bolts to be removed on the subframe the 4 on either "u"type clamps. Also says to disconnect plug from vehicle rear sensor will thi be obvious once jacked up.An other help greatly received!
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #4 on: 03 June 2012, 19:41:46 »
4 bolts marked with white spots
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #5 on: 03 June 2012, 19:45:28 »
thanks great help, i know its basic to you guys but to me this forum i invaluable!http://images.omegaowners.com/forum/smf2000/Smileys/oofstd/thumbsup.gif
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #6 on: 03 June 2012, 20:53:52 »
Hi toledo sorry to high jack your thread ,but where did you get your new springs from , ive just found a broken rear on mine, everyone seems to do the type for none self level  but not the self level type, were they big money  ;)
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #7 on: 03 June 2012, 21:25:20 »
S/L springs are available from KYB and from memory last year were about £80.00 the pair.
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #8 on: 04 June 2012, 21:42:56 »
got self level springs from vx andyc we're talking big dosh 221  yep ahh but i do love the car!
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #9 on: 09 June 2012, 16:59:08 »
Just fitted new coil springs , went well following guide, computer out in drive(kids not happy) These guides on the forum really do work second successful biggish job(HBV was first )thanks to all particularly RobG and THEBOY
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« Reply #10 on: 09 June 2012, 17:02:25 »
Well done  :y
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« Reply #11 on: 09 June 2012, 17:03:47 »
Good stuff, new rear coil springs is quite a major job DIY.

Take just some of the money saved, have a few beers  :y
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #12 on: 09 June 2012, 17:37:49 »
thanks tunnie will do mate
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #13 on: 09 June 2012, 17:56:41 »
Aaah good stuff. This is what we want. :y
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Re: rear coil springs
« Reply #14 on: 09 June 2012, 18:00:59 »
if any one wanted the gm part number for self levelling coil springs on a 2002 2.6 it is 90295666 Andyc provided them apparently different types for various engine no.s so worth checking. 
Yes Chris this site is great for building confidence and knowledge cheers mate
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