Rear Coil Installation

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Old Apr 20, 2015 | 01:40 PM
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Rear Coil Installation

Hello All!

It's been a while, but I am glad to be back on here! I have a question. I installed new rear springs when I installed the 12 bolt rear. After installation I realized that I may have installed them backwards, or upside down, but I am not sure. Is there a way for me to tell definitely? And, if I did, what would happen - or is there really no difference one way or the other (they kind of look alike whichever way you hold them)?

Hopefully more dialog to come in the near future!

Thanks everyone!
Old Apr 20, 2015 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1968CutlassSupreme
Hello All!

It's been a while, but I am glad to be back on here! I have a question. I installed new rear springs when I installed the 12 bolt rear. After installation I realized that I may have installed them backwards, or upside down, but I am not sure. Is there a way for me to tell definitely? And, if I did, what would happen - or is there really no difference one way or the other (they kind of look alike whichever way you hold them)?

Hopefully more dialog to come in the near future!

Thanks everyone!
The springs are symmetric, there is no top or bottom. Just be sure that the pigtail on the end against the rear axle points to the left side of the car on both springs (per the Chassis Service Manual).
Old Apr 22, 2015 | 09:26 AM
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Thanks Joe!
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