Suspension questions
 

One member stated that I may be in need of some suspension upgrades. Without alot of prior mechanical ability, even after 30+ years owning the Maro, I would like some comments or recommendations for the suspension. The leaf springs are original, maybe replacement would help. Is there any advantage to multi leaf springs as I have single springs now. Also, I do have a slight wobble or scimmy while driving at 35 mph. The car has not had front end work done except for ball joints and a pitman arm replaced, as well as new tires. I have recently changed the shock absorbers. The car has about 160,000 miles on it. If a total front end rebuild is your suggestion, please inform me what would be typical in terms of costs. I have posted some pics in the photo gallery. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated and will reply to all.
RaZoR

RE: Suspension questions
 

singleleaf rear springs are more for drag racing than the street. a car that old would definitely benefit from new springs on all 4 corners. it would also be a good idea to do afront end re-build and the kits go for about $250.

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Thanks for the comments, my understanding when replacing coil springs is to be very careful. Is this a job a backyard mechanic like myself should attempt or let the professional doit? Same question for the leaf springs...

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rear springs are incredibly easy, just make sure you also buy new rubber mounting pads for the rearend

the front springs you need to be a little more careful with. you should get a spring compressor, although I never use one, because if you're not careful you can really get hurt when they unload

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Thanks for the reply...will do the rear springs then see where I am at...

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about 3 years ago I was lowering my buddies car and i wasnt using a compressor (usually put a jack underneath to hold the compression then let the jack down) but this day I was going to let it pop. I didnt realize my finger was under the spring where I was popping it out and and when it popped yep sure enough it snapped my pinky finger like a twig between the spring and lower suspension. damn that hurt

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DANG...I'll leave that job to a professional, I hate pain!