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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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hey guys i'm planning on putting a 350 in my camaro which originally came with a 2.8 do i have to change coil springs and is it difficult or dangerous thanks ray
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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Car: 86' camaro s/c
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Yes u will have to change coil springs on the front. Is it difficult? Depends on who's doing it. Is it dangerous? As far as i'm concerned anything u do under the car is dangerous! But with that said, no. changing front springs aren't bad, just make sure your car is properly jacked up and on blocks(jackstands) and u should be good to go.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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Car: 82 Trans Am
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Axle/Gears: 3.42 strengthed 7.5 inch
There is an article in the tech section on how to change springs, fairly helpful if you need a warm fuzzy..
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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thanks alot guys:hail:
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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If you get a rental tool to compress the springs going in, be careful with it. Make sure there is someone there helping. I've found that you don't have to compress the springs that are in the car to get them out. Once you have everything loose, just pry them out.
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 02:24 PM
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thanks dude
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