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Octaneforce's avatar
Octaneforce
Explorer
Aug 28, 2020

Installed supersteer springs but...

I installed supersteer front coil springs to replace my leaky saggy spring/airbags. The coach rides much much better and sits higher. However over big dips when the front suspension is fully extended, it sounds like the spring is popping out of its “basket” for a moment. Its pretty gnarly. I only noticed it on my drive home from the mechanic who did it but now its 7:30pm on a friday so i cant just go back.

The rig is a 1993 chevy p30 with rear disc brakes. What prevents the spring from falling out of the control arm? I dont see a clamp anywhere. the shop who did the work has always been very good. I just wanted to be educated when i go back with this issue.
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  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Aug 29, 2020
    Those front coil springs are held in place by many pounds of compression force. They're not going to fall out.
    If the installing mechanic didn't index the springs in their seats correctly, they may make some noise under the conditions you indicated.

    Richard
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Aug 29, 2020
    I would insure that the A-frame bushings and the ball joints are good. 1993 P-30 uses a different ball joint taper.
    The springs if bushings and ball joints are tight are held in place by tension.
    Call Henderson line-up for help if they are truly SuperSteer.

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