Gary M

Any advise on spring compressors for 71-2 cutlass front and rear springs. I tried Local auto parts rental but it would not fit into bottom a- frame hole. Rear spring compressor is needed too. Thanks in advance.

lemoldsnut

You don't need a spring compressor for the rears and for the fronts it is a simple tool. Here is a link to one Summit sells and it can be bought at most parts stores.

Hope this helps
Larry



http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WM...54?seid=srese2

Gary M

I have a bare frame so it would be nice to not worry about disassembling the rear suspension. Thanks for the lead on the front.

scrappie

Interesting, Ive never heard of needing a compressor for the rear springs? I've replaced a few and just disconnect shocks and drop rear.

joe_padavano

All you have to do is unbolt the shocks and pull the rear axle down as far as it will go. Since all you have is a bare frame, you can't have torqued the control arm bolts yet, as that would be incorrect without the weight of the car on the suspension.

Gary M

Thanks for the help everyone. Rear end is out and ordering summit tool for front tonight. I'll have to make a note on the torque after weight of car info. Don't want to forget that.