Replacing rear coil springs
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Replacing rear coil springs
I'm looking into replacing my rear struts and coil springs. I have the struts already, on clearance from rock auto, but haven't gotten the springs. searching autozones site It comes up with these duralast springs:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/ ... 4900_11722_
searching Rockauto, the only thing I see excludes wagons. And now browsing the forum, it seems there aren't any aftermarket springs that do fit the wagons. Could anyone give me the lowdown on this?
Thanks, Jann E. Gunn
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/ ... 4900_11722_
searching Rockauto, the only thing I see excludes wagons. And now browsing the forum, it seems there aren't any aftermarket springs that do fit the wagons. Could anyone give me the lowdown on this?
Thanks, Jann E. Gunn
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
due to parts being NLA, it appears that the only way to replace t4 rear coil springs is to find something that is a close fit and go with that. the closest to that i have seen on here is people using the 85-95 pathfinder rear springs but that is for a lift and also requires different shocks.
if you want to stay stock, the best thing to do is take measurements of a t4 real coil spring, give those to a spring shop, and have them find a spring that is similar and readily available. i am actually in the process of doing this for my 4wd corolla wagon and am just waiting for the new springs to come in. the shop i am using asked for the following measurements.
inside diameter of coil
wire thickness
overall length installed (bear in mind that you're likely replacing springs because they sag a bit so this measurement might actually be a little low)
overall length when not installed
spring end style - flat end or pig tail
# of coils
if you want to stay stock, the best thing to do is take measurements of a t4 real coil spring, give those to a spring shop, and have them find a spring that is similar and readily available. i am actually in the process of doing this for my 4wd corolla wagon and am just waiting for the new springs to come in. the shop i am using asked for the following measurements.
inside diameter of coil
wire thickness
overall length installed (bear in mind that you're likely replacing springs because they sag a bit so this measurement might actually be a little low)
overall length when not installed
spring end style - flat end or pig tail
# of coils
Re: Replacing rear coil springs
David- Car in question is a 2wd wagon (rear struts.)
if it aint there, there's a good chance it won't break!
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83 SR5 Silver/Blue (Snowmobile/work beater)-totaled but drivable
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
whoops, never mind! thanks rich!
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
Isn't there a complete strut assembly available for the 2WD"s?
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
Scroll down to the delco springs. 2-5 doors is covered, everything but T4. Their # crosses to cc211, trw's look cheapest. They likely meant EXC 4WD wagon. Because they are a one size fits all spring, it's hard to say if they will meet your needs. The cargo coil design does allow some flexibility for multi fit applications though.
Here's spec's if you want to get creative.http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/moog/w ... s_Spec.pdf
Here's spec's if you want to get creative.http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/moog/w ... s_Spec.pdf
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
Wait there ARE springs for the 2WD available?
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
Thanks! Got some on clearance off RockAuto! Looks like they should match up!
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
Looks like those are out of stock now
Are these ones the same?
ACDELCO Part # 45H3068 {#88913829} Sold In Pairs
Rear; 2 Door; Variable Rate; DLX Model
Rear; 4 Door; Variable Rate; DLX Model
Are these ones the same?
ACDELCO Part # 45H3068 {#88913829} Sold In Pairs
Rear; 2 Door; Variable Rate; DLX Model
Rear; 4 Door; Variable Rate; DLX Model
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
TRW Part # CC211
I ordered these... the specs match up with what comes up on a couple of diferent auto sites.
I ordered these... the specs match up with what comes up on a couple of diferent auto sites.
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
Yeah rock auto only has one of those left
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
Hmmm I just noticed it is the only one that doesn't eplicitly say "sold in pairs". I'm sure that is the case, mine are getting shipped ahead of me, hopefully so...
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
I was able to go on summitracing's website and order the following:
Front 2WD w/AC Springs:
ACDelco ADO-45H1055 (88913588) - ACDelco Stock Height Springs
Coil Spring Set $60.97
Rear 2WD Springs:
ACDelco ADO-453068 (88913829) - ACDelco Stock Height Springs
Coil Spring Set $65.97
Hopefully those are the right springs. I'll follow up later next month (out of town on work for a month). These are custom ordered from ACDelco, so It'll be about 2 weeks before they arrive...
Front 2WD w/AC Springs:
ACDelco ADO-45H1055 (88913588) - ACDelco Stock Height Springs
Coil Spring Set $60.97
Rear 2WD Springs:
ACDelco ADO-453068 (88913829) - ACDelco Stock Height Springs
Coil Spring Set $65.97
Hopefully those are the right springs. I'll follow up later next month (out of town on work for a month). These are custom ordered from ACDelco, so It'll be about 2 weeks before they arrive...
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
Any update? I'm planning to replace the springs of my rig also.
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Re: Replacing rear coil springs
None of the springs are available... I'm going to have to make a few phone calls. I can try to call an AC Delco Rep tomorrow to see if they have any specifications or datasheets on the springs they don't offer and if they can cross reference with other springs for similar performance... Just getting their datasheets will be a big win as then i can cross shop with other suppliers/manufacturers.
'86 T2 DLX (114,000 miles and counting)
'90 EE4 RT4WD
'92 EG VX Hatch
'95 YJ 4.0L
'05 C6 Z51 (460rwhp)
'90 EE4 RT4WD
'92 EG VX Hatch
'95 YJ 4.0L
'05 C6 Z51 (460rwhp)