Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

Marcel,

Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not bad to
replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the rear end sag?

Carl

"maleemi" <maleemi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:LdyYg.1388$qv6.303@trnddc06...
> Where can I find the manufacturers specs?.....Or better yet could someone
> let me know what the spec is for a '96 ZJ Laredo 6cyl 4wd with the
> standard suspension.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marcel
>
> Spdloader wrote:
>
> > By measuring the ride height against the manufacturers specs.
> >
> > Spdloader
>
>
>> "maleemi" <maleemi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:EsxYg.1378$qv6.185@trnddc06...
>
>>> How can I tell if my coil springs have reached the end of their useful
>>> life?
>
>

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

Marcel,

Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not bad to
replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the rear end sag?

Carl

"maleemi" <maleemi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:LdyYg.1388$qv6.303@trnddc06...
> Where can I find the manufacturers specs?.....Or better yet could someone
> let me know what the spec is for a '96 ZJ Laredo 6cyl 4wd with the
> standard suspension.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marcel
>
> Spdloader wrote:
>
> > By measuring the ride height against the manufacturers specs.
> >
> > Spdloader
>
>
>> "maleemi" <maleemi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:EsxYg.1378$qv6.185@trnddc06...
>
>>> How can I tell if my coil springs have reached the end of their useful
>>> life?
>
>

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

Marcel,

Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not bad to
replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the rear end sag?

Carl

"maleemi" <maleemi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:LdyYg.1388$qv6.303@trnddc06...
> Where can I find the manufacturers specs?.....Or better yet could someone
> let me know what the spec is for a '96 ZJ Laredo 6cyl 4wd with the
> standard suspension.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Marcel
>
> Spdloader wrote:
>
> > By measuring the ride height against the manufacturers specs.
> >
> > Spdloader
>
>
>> "maleemi" <maleemi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:EsxYg.1378$qv6.185@trnddc06...
>
>>> How can I tell if my coil springs have reached the end of their useful
>>> life?
>
>

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

Carl wrote:
> Marcel,
>
> Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not bad to
> replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the rear end sag?

Yeah the rear does sag a bit, ever since I towed a 4,500lb trailer 1200
miles several years ago.

The Haynes manual makes it look a lot harder than removing one bolt.
They have me disconnecting the rear drive shaft from the rear
differential shaft yoke. Unbolt the lower suspension arms from the axle.
Unbolt the stabilizer bar links and shock absorber. Disconnect the track
bar from the axle bracket.

Are the folks at Haynes making it sound more difficult than it really
is?.....I sure hope so.

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

Carl wrote:
> Marcel,
>
> Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not bad to
> replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the rear end sag?

Yeah the rear does sag a bit, ever since I towed a 4,500lb trailer 1200
miles several years ago.

The Haynes manual makes it look a lot harder than removing one bolt.
They have me disconnecting the rear drive shaft from the rear
differential shaft yoke. Unbolt the lower suspension arms from the axle.
Unbolt the stabilizer bar links and shock absorber. Disconnect the track
bar from the axle bracket.

Are the folks at Haynes making it sound more difficult than it really
is?.....I sure hope so.

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

Carl wrote:
> Marcel,
>
> Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not bad to
> replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the rear end sag?

Yeah the rear does sag a bit, ever since I towed a 4,500lb trailer 1200
miles several years ago.

The Haynes manual makes it look a lot harder than removing one bolt.
They have me disconnecting the rear drive shaft from the rear
differential shaft yoke. Unbolt the lower suspension arms from the axle.
Unbolt the stabilizer bar links and shock absorber. Disconnect the track
bar from the axle bracket.

Are the folks at Haynes making it sound more difficult than it really
is?.....I sure hope so.

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

maleemi proclaimed:

> Carl wrote:
>
>> Marcel,
>>
>> Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not
>> bad to replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the
>> rear end sag?
>
>
> Yeah the rear does sag a bit, ever since I towed a 4,500lb trailer 1200
> miles several years ago.
>
> The Haynes manual makes it look a lot harder than removing one bolt.
> They have me disconnecting the rear drive shaft from the rear
> differential shaft yoke. Unbolt the lower suspension arms from the axle.
> Unbolt the stabilizer bar links and shock absorber. Disconnect the track
> bar from the axle bracket.
>
> Are the folks at Haynes making it sound more difficult than it really
> is?.....I sure hope so.

For the '95 which should be pretty similar, the factory manual has only
a few steps.

1. Lift the vehicle, then put a hydraulic jack under the axle

2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link and shock absorber from the axle
bracket

3. Disconnect the track bar from the frame rail bracket

4. Lower the axle until the spring is free of the upper mount seat,
then remove the coil spring retainer bolt and then remove the spring.

Probably a good idea to pick up a new isolator and bushings, grommets,
etc. for the track bar and stabilizer bar, possibly even shock bushings
while doing this.

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

maleemi proclaimed:

> Carl wrote:
>
>> Marcel,
>>
>> Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not
>> bad to replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the
>> rear end sag?
>
>
> Yeah the rear does sag a bit, ever since I towed a 4,500lb trailer 1200
> miles several years ago.
>
> The Haynes manual makes it look a lot harder than removing one bolt.
> They have me disconnecting the rear drive shaft from the rear
> differential shaft yoke. Unbolt the lower suspension arms from the axle.
> Unbolt the stabilizer bar links and shock absorber. Disconnect the track
> bar from the axle bracket.
>
> Are the folks at Haynes making it sound more difficult than it really
> is?.....I sure hope so.

For the '95 which should be pretty similar, the factory manual has only
a few steps.

1. Lift the vehicle, then put a hydraulic jack under the axle

2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link and shock absorber from the axle
bracket

3. Disconnect the track bar from the frame rail bracket

4. Lower the axle until the spring is free of the upper mount seat,
then remove the coil spring retainer bolt and then remove the spring.

Probably a good idea to pick up a new isolator and bushings, grommets,
etc. for the track bar and stabilizer bar, possibly even shock bushings
while doing this.

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

maleemi proclaimed:

> Carl wrote:
>
>> Marcel,
>>
>> Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not
>> bad to replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the
>> rear end sag?
>
>
> Yeah the rear does sag a bit, ever since I towed a 4,500lb trailer 1200
> miles several years ago.
>
> The Haynes manual makes it look a lot harder than removing one bolt.
> They have me disconnecting the rear drive shaft from the rear
> differential shaft yoke. Unbolt the lower suspension arms from the axle.
> Unbolt the stabilizer bar links and shock absorber. Disconnect the track
> bar from the axle bracket.
>
> Are the folks at Haynes making it sound more difficult than it really
> is?.....I sure hope so.

For the '95 which should be pretty similar, the factory manual has only
a few steps.

1. Lift the vehicle, then put a hydraulic jack under the axle

2. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link and shock absorber from the axle
bracket

3. Disconnect the track bar from the frame rail bracket

4. Lower the axle until the spring is free of the upper mount seat,
then remove the coil spring retainer bolt and then remove the spring.

Probably a good idea to pick up a new isolator and bushings, grommets,
etc. for the track bar and stabilizer bar, possibly even shock bushings
while doing this.

Re: How to tell when coil springs are shot?
 

Marcel,

This is the procedure from the '96 ZJ factory manual Section 2 page 14:

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...Suspension.jpg

COIL SPRING

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support the vehicle. Position a

hydraulic jack under the axle to support it.

(2) Disconnect the stabilizer bar link and shock

absorber from the axle bracket.

(3) Disconnect the track bar from the frame rail

bracket.

(4) Lower the axle until the spring is free from the

upper mount seat. Remove the coil spring retainer

bolt (Fig. 2) and remove the spring.

INSTALLATION

Inspect isolator the for damage or wear. Replace

the isolator if necessary before installing spring.

(1) Position the coil spring on the axle pad. Install

the spring retainer and bolt. Tighten the bolt to 22

N·m (16 ft. lbs.).

(2) Raise the axle into position until the spring

seats in the upper mount.

(3) Connect the stabilizer bar links and shock

absorbers to the axle bracket. Connect the track bar

to the frame rail bracket.

(4) Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

(5) Tighten the brack bar and shock absorber to

specified torque.



For more detailed instructions with step by step pictures Google"'ZJ Budget
Boost" The only difference is instead of adding a spacer you are replacing
the whole spring.




"maleemi" <maleemi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:5azYg.9758$gx6.1579@trnddc05...
> Carl wrote:
>> Marcel,
>>
>> Unless you tow a LOT, the springs are probably fine. They are not bad
>> to replace at all. One bolt while the shocks are off. Does the rear end
>> sag?
>
> Yeah the rear does sag a bit, ever since I towed a 4,500lb trailer 1200
> miles several years ago.
>
> The Haynes manual makes it look a lot harder than removing one bolt. They
> have me disconnecting the rear drive shaft from the rear differential
> shaft yoke. Unbolt the lower suspension arms from the axle. Unbolt the
> stabilizer bar links and shock absorber. Disconnect the track bar from the
> axle bracket.
>
> Are the folks at Haynes making it sound more difficult than it really
> is?.....I sure hope so.