Re: [Chevelle-list] coil springs continued

[Jim H. Thompson]

The holes are there to drain rain water. But people use them for reference.
Use the indentation. I have been told that the springs will walk and place
themselves once you start driving. Try just placing the spring in there
without the shock and raising the lower arm with a jack. Keep it loose
enough that you can spin the spring around by hand and see if it clicks in
place.

 

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there is an indentation in the lower control arm that the end of the coil
spring would fit in nicely but it would cover both weep holes. today I
looked in the assembly manual (that I couldnt find yesterday) and it said
that one hole has to be left uncovered/open and in the illustration it looks
like the end of the spring falls inbetween the two holes. does anyone have
practicle experience with this. is it possible the indentation in the
control arm has nothing to do with the spring ? I'm tempted to let the
spring sit in the indentation and drill two more holes on the opposit side
?? penny for your thoughts. Jimmy.C