Working on the suspension of your vehicle can be a daunting task and is quite dangerous if you don’t have the right tools. We decided to show the process for changing the springs on a Macpherson Strut assembly. This process is common if you need to replace a worn out strut, broken spring, or you’re upgrading to stiffer lowering springs for better looks and handling. Follow the simple steps below once you’ve removed the strut and spring assembly from your vehicle.
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C-10 / C-20 Trailing Arm, Coil Spring Perch Rebuild
The rusty trailing arms on my 1963 C-20 were about as bad as they come, so much so I could reach my hand through some of the rust holes. About a year ago I stenciled out 3/16″ plate and welded them on both sides of the arms in order to regain structural rigidity so I could drive it safely. As you’ll see in later pictures I have yet to weld in one of the plates but it is already cut and will be welded in soon.