joeskylark
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Hi all. I am installing new springs in my 1970 skylark. page 30-4 figure 30-2 of the manual says that the bottom end of the coil spring needs to be located within .25" of the front of the slot in the bottom control arm without completely covering the slot. I have seen a very informative video on youtube (see cartapes rebuilding the front suspension on GM a body cars). the video indicates a depression within the spring seat of the lower control arm and states that the coil end on the bottom of the coil needs to be in this area of the spring seat. It mentions nothing about the slot in the spring seat. I try to always follow the manual, but the spring does seem to seat better when I locate the coil end within the depression indicated by the video. does anyone have experience with this install? Thanks, Joe