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Old 11-23-2021, 01:52 PM   #19
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Re: C20 Spring Removal

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret View Post
Yes. You can disconnect the lower ball joint & let the lower a-arm down to remove the spring. You do not need a spring compressor as the truck springs don't "grow" like a car spring does. Of course you need to disconnect the shock & sway bar.
George
Is this true, in general, of our trucks? I have always been told that spring removal is not something you want to do at home without a compressor.

I am hoping it is true, that is, cause I have a C20 and a C10 that need new springs.
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