How do you install lowering springs on a 1997 s10 blazer?

Answer 1

Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end Remove caliper from spindle and hang on the frame out of the way with some wire Remove sway bar end bolts from lower control arm Remove upper and lower ball joint nuts, smack the flat spot on the control arms when doing this or use a ball joint spreader, but be ready cause when it comes lose it can drop. At this point i normally put a piece of chain through the spring and around the control arm as a precaution although not normally necessary. Once this is complete remove the upper shock nut and two lower shock bolts in the lower control arm to drop the shock out. Now simply press down on the already loose lower control arm, once you have confirmed there is no tension on the spring you can take the chain off and pull the spring from the vehicle. To install new springs you made need a pry bar or spring compressor depending on the size of your drop spring, but once installed simply reverse procedure above. This is also a great time to check for any worn items in the suspension or brake lines since everything is already out of the way.