How to (Lower) Replace Front Springs on a 1970-1981 Camaro / Firebird trans am
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- How To Change Replace Front Springs on a second generation Camaro Firebird z28 nastyz28 . How to lower the front of a camaro 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 front suspension , how to remove shock spring spindle caliper trans am transam trans-am . Front spring install .. how to lower a car
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Klowny, I can't tell you how much you've helped me by watching these videos! ❤
Glad I helped you out!!
Klowney - Great work on not only explaining clearly the steps but providing a video that follows the steps and shows the close ups of all the parts, on and off. I like the way you explain to us weekend mechanics on how to fix our rides, the coil springs are not all that ez but you made me confident that I can do this as long as I have the right tools, pickle fork and pry bar are essential. Thanks again.
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wow dont no how i stumbled on your channel but best step by step instructions ive seen got new shocks and springs in my 73 Camaro thanks
After installing shocks I cut a piece of 3/8" rubber fuel line and put it on the top shock threaded stud and cover the top fuel line hole with black RTV. I like that brown color, it was 1st used on the 77 Z28 and was the color used on the 77 GM pamphlet. I order a new 77 , 78 and 80 Z28's which were all 4 speeds in those days. I still own my 70 Z28!4 speed that I bought in 1981 from the orig owner. In 1990 I sold my 80 Z28 and bought a 1987 Grand Nat'l with 8,000 km or 4,970 mi. Nice job on the video too.
I like the stance as it is now, looks really good. I am restoring a 73 Firebird.. I had a 71 Formula that my dad owned and gave me when I was 12 and it took me 4 years to restore it back in the 80's. It was great until it burned in a garage fire back in 1991 while I was over in Saudi/Iraq when in the USMC, was not good news. It took me a little over 20 years to find another one of that particular range and after putting my kids into college and whatever else, I can finally have my project again. My favorite years is 70 - 73. This video brought back some old memories and reminders of what I have to look foreword to. Thanks for the channel.
Jay0321 thanks!!
Great job! I have a 76 Camaro that I rebushed the front end in. I just put in one spring, stock, today. It took three of us, a spring compressor, two ratchet straps and a floor jack to get back in. 18 inches of spring squished to 12 is he'll on wheels. The beer was well earned today!
John Collins lol sounds like u guys had a hell of a time
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Great video, getting ready to do the same job on my 75 Camaro. Like how you're straight to the point, no bs.
Awesome good luck..don't forget to subscribe
I agree this is a very good very good teaching on how to do the small details and everything else probably the best one I've seen on the internet so far thank you now I can change my springs and not worry about it
Awesome..thanks for watching and please don't forget to subscribe
Working on my 75 mustang suspension and it's pretty much the same style suspension so the same applications are shared. The more knowledge I have the easier the install. Thanks, you kept it simple and the camera shows a clear picture. Some others not so good. TH-cam is a wonderful thing for all mechanics and Do-It-Yourselfers like me.
Robert Knopf awesome good luck!!
Best video ever! You need to have a show on speed network The only thing that bummed me out is not changing the control arm bushings..You are made for TV!! Thank you.
Oingo Boingo Thank you sir! wish one day i can get on real tv lol..i actually have a video on how to change control arm bushings on my channel..thanks for watching
Nice, Thanks for taking the time out to show this !
Yea I'm ol school too! I did the same on my 85 ,used the Jack and the weight of the car to replace the springs and joints. This dude got good taste in rides. All my ride don't have serpentine belts( that should tell you how old they are! Like you video 😂,made me want to work on my ride too!
Thanks for watching and commenting
By far best video on the subject of front spring replacement. You cover it all. Video is also really well done. Thanks!
+VAroute66 Thank you for the compliments
Very helpful, I needed to do the same, my tip would be to spray all the nuts with penetrating oil the night before, especially as I don’t have air tools, like most amateurs. It helps when removing corroded nuts..in the UK it rains, and hence more rust ☹️yes I have subscribed 😉
Awesome thank you
thx a lot for this video, Klowney...in germany we dont have many servicepoints who knows old Camaros. So I will try this for myself at my 79 Camaro Berlinetta
Andreas Meunier
Why in the fuck are you riding in old Camaros when you have BMW's over there?!
spacejesus321
How in the hell am I a "cuck" because Camaro's are junk buckets?🤔
I've got a Camaro front clip on my 40 Chevy that we lowered, thanks bro for the great video! It was really a lot of help.
Klowny, I did this job by disconnecting the lower A-arms at the body mount bushings which is much easier!
Cash2112 thats one way to do it..check out my video on how to replace front springs on a lemans..i took the a-arms off
Klowney, forgive my ignorance but what is the pieces of rubber you put on the top of the spring for? I’m putting new springs in my 79 this weekend. Thanx in advance!!
Isolators..the springs will squeak with no rubber..don't forget to subscribe 😉
For safety **reasons use a safety chain or cable on spring connected to the frame .
I've done a lot of front springs remove/replace. Good video, thanks.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Great Video. A to Z video on how to change Camaro to 2" lowering springs. Thanks!
Thanks for watching
It's IMPORTANT to note the floor jack MUST raise the lower control arm BEFORE removing the spindle nuts. If you don't then you may die. Your description nearly sounds like you do that because the top shock nut has been damaged ("this is what you do"). Tomorrow I'm pulling the front springs for the first time, on a 71 C-10. Thanks for the video, very helpful.
Tony G boy its cold outside
Tony G
Just did the muffler bearings on my 1929 Chevrolet Porto This comes stock with a 442 engine behind a 727 Torque Flight.
Damn it sure was a tough job pounding in those Muffler bearings with the bearing driver and Torque tube!
Maybe you have a technique that makes the job a bit easier fir when I do it the next time?
Excellent video, thank you very much for taking the time to show us the process.
thanks for watching and commenting
Love it man, i have a 78 Camaro type LT, ive been restoring for last year or so, New 350 Crate motor in it, high performance top side motor parts, shes ready :) i liked your video showed me a few things i was missing as far as "tricks" to make the 40 year old bolts come off haha. great video, +1 subscriber
yes..these cars have tons of frozen bolts..thanks for watching and subscribing
Very thorough, Very Explanatory....Very Informative Video!!.....Great Job Bud!!!
JACKBUD thanks for watching
Nice car iam working on my 79. Now your video helps tmx.
hey bro I have my springs and shocks ready to install this weekend do you remember a part number for the pushing kit for everything you did in the front I'm also gonna replace them
Everyone needs to be aware: COIL SPRINGS can go through a brick wall while compressed and suddenly released. And many a shop guy have lost their lives. Know what your into and know what you are doing. Potentially fatal if wrong action is taken.
DYNA KLO
Oh stop exaggerating
You the man, you're best in the biz . Really Kool
Thank you sir..nice avatar!!Dont forget to subscribe
thanks, gotta start this project Monday so this will help a bunch.!!
David Slack thanks for watching and commenting
Just got finished & still have all my fingers & toes, both eyes & nose. Never would have attempted this in a million years without this video. God bless you my friend & thanks a bunch.
David Slack awesome
Hell Yeah Man, !!! Thanks for sharing this. Really helped.
Thanks for watching and commenting dont forget to subscribe
Thanks for the video, I am restore my 78 z28 and return the original spring in I have a couple of questions:
First,So far I can't get the spring back in as the subframe are out of the car ,do you think should I put back the subframe in the car with engine and try to put the spring back?
Second, did you index the spring by full cover the second hole?
Thanks in advance.
What brand springs are those & size? I purchased some from O’Reilly‘s auto and now they sit sky high
BRUH. Thank you so much man! Your video helped me understand a lot about my Olds Custom Cruiser LCA, especially the part about the spring. I really do appreciate it! Nice ride BTW. Hope she's still running clean :)
Balto D thanks..not my car..customers car..thanks for watching
Would i need to remove the spring finish just wanted to change the shocks themselves? I've done quick struts before but never worked on older cars. I have a 78 Nova and the front end is basically the same. I know struts are easy, bolt it in and done. Just want to avoid the spring
I have seen someone at a speed shop try to remove a coil spring from a '56 Chevy and that spring jumped out and hit him square in the chest.It happened so quick he never seen it coming.He did luck out even though he broke all his ribs and sternum and took almost a year before he was able to do what he used to,BUT for some reason he shies away from doing frontend work....
When doing this to your camaro do u have to take it in for alignment?? New sub here 👍 i also have a 1979 z28 n im teying to do as much as i can on my own
Thanks for the vid. Do you think it can be done without detaching the upper arm?
Hi there,
Just asking I found Coil Spring Seat / Insulator does our car came with it? though your installation I didn't see them. And what it used for?
My car is z28 78.
Thanks
I may not have caught it but Which lowering springs and shocks did you use?Link please, and thank you!
Great video...thx...I want to put Moroso trick springs but I have to cut them to lower it about 3". Any Idea how many coils I have to cut?
Thx
What spring did u use part number? Thanks
whats the difference or why would I need to buy lowered dropped spindles? do you recommend just buying the springs or do both?
I did both, around 15 years ago. I've been working on it for that long. Almost done now.
I did 2" drop spindles and 1" ebach lowering springs. Just took the car out yesterday for the first test drive. My exhaust hits every bump. Now I just ordered 1/2" thick spring spacers (it raises the front bumper a full 1"). I also ordered 1/8" neoprene rubber sheet to make a spring cushion onto of the spring. That should add an additional 3/16" to a 1/4" increase in ride height.
I don't know if the car just sitting for 15 years would make my springs sag.....
But I regret the 1" drop springs.
Cant wait for the second test drive to say the least!
Hey Klowny,
Great video. You mention another shock re and re video but I cant find it. Can I replace the front shocks on these cars without dropping the lower control arm?
The ride height does not look like it changed from factory height. . If you're installing a stiffer sport spring, it's also smart to upgrade to a performance shock designed to work with a higher spring rate. And finally, realize that when you're replacing sagging 30-year-old stock springs, some sport springs won't alter your car's ride height much. So lots of trouble for nothing. Best to get drop spindles. If not dropped spindles you could alter performance though if it is designed just to lower car and not be a stiffer spring. I'm sure you did your research. :) Thanks for great video!
I wanted the customer to put in drop spindles..but was a no go
Does drop spindles make your car sit higher?
It lowers the car
They are for lowering. The drop is meaning the spindle is mounted higher to the top, so you get a tire which moves higher to the fenders. Not lower. th-cam.com/video/BUo3VYApdMo/w-d-xo.html
Help pls! Any good affordable drop spindles for a 79 trans am?
Thanks in advance ;)
Hey man , nice looking Z 👍🏻 sounds good ! Thanks for posting this informative vlog ... Doing up my 80 Trans am with tubular control arms & 2in drop springs. So ,, will be doing a lot of this shit in this vid
Mike Remvidas kool thanks..not my car though
what type of shock you have ? Are they good for daily drive ?
Thanks
Im doing my front end on my 2000 chevy tahoe limited (old body style) Do you think it would be similar to this?
excelent video friend .. I would like to know how high must be the front spring for a 1984 chevy Malibu?
That Camaro looks like the one I used to have in the mid 80s.
Excellent explanation.
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an easy way to remove the upper shock bolt is to put a socket and ratchet and wiggle it back and forth it will snap Mr Klowny
Hey, can you recommend how to remove a front shock if one of the bolts is stuck on the bottom? The nut broke free, so it just spins around.
I just cut tho whole thing off
Your videos are very helpful. I have a 1991 trans am I am trying to replace my front springs on. I cant seem to get my spring compressor to work so could I just remove the front springs the same way youre removing them in this video with the floor jack and no compressor? Would this work the same on my 91? Thanks a lot.
yes sir it will..just be careful
Thanks!
Nice instructions. Very helpful for understanding installation of a Hotchkis or Detroit Speed TVS. How bout the other half too then, rear leafs ect?
Yes..I will be making a video on the back also..thanks for watching
Thanks for all the awesome vids klownyy! What's the make and model of that black low profile jack? I need to get something like that. You recommend it?
+Chris Wiseman ...thanks for watching..yeah its a great jack..bought it off a friend..dunno the make off hand. But it gies for close to 300 bux
Great video! Did you have to get a alignment afterwords? And would the original shocks work? I have a Second GEN Trans Am I want to do this to but I only have money for the springs lol
Lowering the car, yes u need alignment
Sweet ride. I miss my 81 z28
Great video. Not many of these good ones around. Good job. However I've never heard before of taping rubber hose to the top of spring? Anyone using rubber hose out there?. Not sure it would hold up. I guess it could change the ride height though. I've always just used grease to keep it from squeaking. Not sure what the rubber is for really. But I don't work on late model cars that have rubber above their springs. Great video.
Thank u..its to dampen any squeals
Very helpful video, only wished I found you before I attempted the same job!🙄
Lol sorry about the timing..dont forget to subscribe
hey do you have any vids on how to take the gas tank out of a third gen camaro? i have to replace mine finally, the damn thing cracked and leaks fuel bad. already got a new tank just unsure of what i have to do to get it out
not yet..but as soon as i get the chance to do one..i will record it
great video, just getting ready to do the same job. Thanks
Kool good luck..thanks for watching
This works if the engine (Weight) is in, how about if the engine is out because you replace the subframe?
Same thing
klowny1969 I hope you right, thank you.
What size are those wheels and tires ?
Great video!!
thanks for showing how to do this.
how much did this lower the front end?
Thank u..if i remember correctly it might have beeb about an inch and a half drop or so
this is great i just got a 79 camaro that needs love
Thanks for watching
Very good video.
Scott West thank u
I have a 1981 camaro and I'm looking for your video on removing front shocks
i show most of it here:
th-cam.com/video/Eu2p8Q24vck/w-d-xo.html
O'YEAH !! Forgot to ask ya ? Dose your front spoiler hit now that it's 2in lower now ??? Thanks
Mike Remvidas not my car..and from what i know . it doesnt
klowny1969 Thanks 👍🏻 Yeah , I found out it was a customers ride after reading a few more comments about the vid ... Right On !!
Good video. To make life easier, use a spring compressor. If you were re-installing the OEM stock springs without a spring compressor that would have been a major clown act!
Lol..i have done stock spring swaps without a spring compressor..the worst was putting stock springs on a tubular k member with tubular control arms..the springs weree severely bowed outwards when i was done haha
klowny1969 Sometimes the stock springs tend to bow to one direction even with a spring compressor. I've always been a little nervous when removing/replacing front coil springs!
Giuseppe Verdi perform at your own risk..thanks for watching and commenting :)
Hey klowny is it easy to change an oxygen sensor on a 1989 camaro rs, tried doing it without removing anything but couldn't do it
Yeah it should be easy..jack car up go underneath and its right there..good luck..thnx for watching
OK thx
How long would say this took?
Im looking to do the same thing to mine.
couple hours..thanks for watching and commenting
I have a 1978 Camaro, and would love to lower my car, I am wheelchair bound, and it would make it easier to get in my car,, Its not too bad right now, but would be even better to lower it.. I just can't do that lowering leaf springs or front myself.
bad idea, I have mine lowered, I am raising it back to stock. My K-member just hit a 3in concrete bump at speed and the car jumped in the air.
Good afternoon sir. i love all your videos and your really cool. i really apreciate all of your help. my sincerest and utmost respect. i have another couple questions that i only trust you to answer. i have a 78 el camino and soon it wont need smog here. im considering removing the air pump-smog pump. my cars are daily drivers and see alot of highway. will it be safe to run without the smog pump? and will i loose or gain any miles per gallon? thank you soo much for your time sir. the car is a 305.
James Laiola it will be totally safe..the air pump just pumps air into the cat to aid it in bringing down the exhuast fumes..just becareful..if the inspection guy really wants to bust your balls, he might not pass you because they have to visually see all the smog equipment..but i doubt the inspection guy knows u should have a smog pump on that car
You don't need to fight with the top shock bolt like that.. just drop a deep socket with an extension or a small piece of pipe down over the top of the shaft and rock the shit out of it back and forth. The shaft will break off before you get to a dozen rocks on it,no strength it it! below the nut and ,,your done :)
Nice video ✌
gj dude, learned alot, even though i dont have 2nd gen camaro or bird:)
Thanks for watching
my suspension in my 1981 camaro z28 is just garbage and really needs to be replaced, but i definitly wont be lowing it since in its current state it already scrapes on the front trim/skirt piece, but i did enjoy the video.
Ufphen kool..good luck with the car..and thanks for watching and commenting
Great video!
Thnx for watching
Thanks bro, good job
kustom13rods thanks
about time some one showed how to do the front on g.m
I had to cut shock out on 3rd gen too.
Good job
I gave you a thumbs up ,, but I would use a better floor jack then the one you got at harbor freight ,,but really that jack is scarey
thank you..i have a lift now :)
My goal in life is to get a lift. Maybe next year.
good job thanks
69302mustang thanks for watching
good job
I've done this a few times with a spring compressor. Scared the shit out of me. Will use this technique if I have to do it again.
Thanks for watching
How much did it drop?
I love the puns
Good work except the way those cotter pins were done.
charlietow thanks..everyone does cotter pins differently
Lmfao... True everybody does cotter pins differently but my method has always been a clean Butterfly Effect spread out away from each other wrapped around the castle nut
klowny1969
Yeah everyone does cotter pins differently. Some even use a cotter pin puller. :D
Good video, keep it up!
Thank u
U the man
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sweet z-28 you have....
thank u..not mine though..a customers car
Sway bar link ends installed upside down!! beside that ok job
Lol
klowny when are you doing a ls swap bro?
Mike Woods soon maybe..have a bunch of other things in the works. .thanks for watching and commenting
Mike Woods
need to do this to my 77 nova
+Damon Singho love novas..good luck
thanks
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You don't have to take the top of the spindle off only the Bottom
If you do this on the ground like I did, you don't have the room to fully swing that control arm down..don't forget to subscribe 😉
E a parte de traz?
nice car but that thing is leaking oil from somewhere clean up under there it would look better