Changing springs

[Gsi-Lomas]

Hello all,

Right I've found my self some lowering spring, sure they are 30mm,

What does it in tail to change springs on a Cavalier Gsi. front & back

Thanks

James

[Cavyman_130]

changing the rear springs are a piece of p*ss on the cavaliers, the fronts can be a total turd though, make sure you have the right tools before you start.

[Gaz]

springs are simple enough but your going to have the take the front strut off so with no real order

30mm deep reach hub socket and
a rubber mallet to knock the driveshaft out
18/19mm to undo the track rod end (and a couple of ends if your in the mood)
balljoint splitter to get ends out
17mm -19mm bottom balljoint nut
screwdriver to remove split pins
13mm for top mounts
17(i think) deep reach spanner - or socket if your lucky
spring compressors
(a vice makes things easier to hold the strut )

for the rear its a 13mm to undo the top shock mount and you should then be able to get the spring out

[Gsi-Lomas]

cheers for that,

How can I tell what mm the springs are, front and back?

Cheers

James

[Cavyman_130]

it should have the drop printed on the spring

[Gsi-Lomas]

Front springs say: 90-075 front 42/98

Rear springs say: 30 or 80 can't tell, - 3217 rear,

The seller did say they were a kit, but why is front springs black? and rear red?

[Gsi-Lomas]

sorted, they sent me a picture of there Gsi with the above springs on.



Now all I need is my mechanics to fit them to my Gsi.