How To Replace Coil Springs, How To Change Shocks

Change out the rear suspension on a mini van, need to know how to change coil springs? Are your shock absorbers giving you some trouble?
===As Several people pointed out, most directions say to install the tighter coils towards the top.
It is best to follow what the manufacturer says. (Which is why we did it this way)
Top or bottom has been a debate, so the final conclusion: it doesn’t matter. Just to be safe follow what each product says, for warranty that might be important. (Also logically, the position doesn’t matter, some say for bigger bumps you do one way and vise versa. We can always trust the part makers, it’s not like they’ll make parts that don’t last forever)===
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This Chevrolet Venture had bad coil springs, its an 05, but the same procedure is used for 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 Ventures.
From Torque specs to Diagnosis. It might vary on other vehicles but this video will show you how to change Shocks, Coil Springs, coil spring bumpers, and the seat insulators.
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[@stevenjohnson8458]

Best video ever! Helped out so much because I couldn't really find a video like this and plus your directions were very thorough and direct. Love the humor too😂

[@minnesota-matt]

Thanks brother, got a 04 with 202k all original tranny and motor. Time to fix the shocks.

[@kevinlafayette879]

I believe you bought heavy duty variable rate springs, not standard duty constant rate. Looking at the order page on Rock Auto, it says the heavy duty variable rate spring add 1.5 to inches of height. I am about to do the shocks during my summer vacation, 2004 Silhouette. That hole in the wheel well, is in exactly the same place. Thanks.

[@aaronajbird07]

Great job I'm try do this in a week or so, very nice video

[@ninjagodzilla6402]

Looks fun.my wife hit something & bent the whole axle!!! Of course she said no way i didnt hit anything lol.but i just replaced the whole axle & calipers ect but i rented a coil spring compresser because ive never done a job like this & it was pretty handy.but i see ur method works just as good.good video

[@johnrobertson7583]

Not every damper has A built-in spring to extend it...that affects the coil spring rebound rate...a true unilateral shock only uses valuing based upon the compression and extension qualities you need...

[@jamesstanley5503]

Thanks for posting your video, Just an FYI for anyone else who may be replacing Venture/ Montana springs. Check your installation instruction with your new variable assist springs, the tighter wound coils should go toward the top not the bottom.

[@jahright2806]

Yes some manufacturers say to do it the other way. There is no common practice. I have heard some ways for certain conditions.

[@jamesstanley5503]

@@jahright2806 , thanks again for posting the video, it made my spring and shock change much quicker. I originally put my new springs in the way you suggested but after I was all done I found the spring instructions in the bottom of the box.. Ugh!! then I read variable springs install tight coil up.. No big deal just dropped it all back down and flipped them over. Also for anyone else doing this coil change, the rear end will drop completely down without unbolting the stabilizer bar which will save more time..

[@aaronajbird07]

Well shit I a just did mine and put them tighter wound, face down 😢

[@Justwatching746]

@@jamesstanley5503I’m considering replacing the coils myself. How hard was it? I already replaced the shocks about 2 months ago.

[@otm646]

You are doing this the hard way. You don't need to remove the track bar, you don't need to drop the brake line bracket. It doesn't take much with an external spring compressor that you can rent for free at any auto parts store and the coils fall right out, some worn springs can be compressed and pulled out by hand. Same thing on install, even if you use the 2" lift springs commonly available.

[@jahright2806]

Great Tip!

[@otm646]

@@jahright2806 I just did another one of these. You just need to make sure you don't pull too hard on the parking brake cable as you drop the beam. Nothing else needs to come out besides the shocks.

[@garmin1488]

I tried it that way, got the old springs out, couldn't get the new ones in still needed about 2 inches of compression.

[@codygladue2024]

this helped alot.

[@jahright2806]

I’m glad It helped! I hope you’ll be smooth riding soon.

[@Justwatching746]

I have a 2004 Chevy venture. It makes a sound in the rear whenever we go over any bumps. It also makes the same rattling type noise when going 50 mph or above. I replaced the shocks. The noise improved quite a bit but is still there. I am assuming it’s the coils since shocks were replaced. What type of noise did you guys experience happening when driving?

[@Rev22-21]

Might suggest adjusting your head lights after this job. 😉

[@biggcuz3424]

How do you install the rubber hose that's coming out of the in the rear of the vehicle rubber hoses for the

[@jahright2806]

Bigg Cuz which hose?

[@pennytull7578]

Nice job. Thanks

[@davidjames666]

It is my practice to check the wheel for play in the wheel bearings, and check the rear brakes for tightness, or drag by spinning the round rubber. Heck, I found a few times that the rear drum pulls right off. When that happens, I make sure to clean it real good with brake clean, and tighten them up. The E brake pedal should not go down too easy.

[@bravohawaii]

Great video thanks! But for the love of God, unless you're in a well lite shop or garage. People please stop filming tutorial videos outside at night...

[@joseavelar3089]

Por qué mi vehículo suena mucho de las llantas traseras me pueden ayudar por favor Gracias

[@ednja]

I don't know how you got the shock mount bolts out so easy. I've spent hours just getting one out and I bent the shock mount from pounding while stressed out. I'm so stressed out that I feel really sick. What happened is there is a sleeve that the bolt goes through. The bolt was stuck in that sleeve so the sleeve spins with the bolt. I bent the shock mount wider to get my vice grips in there to hold the sleeve, which slowly did work but @#%%^^. I haven't tried the top bolt yet which is much harder to get at. I tried removing the lower bolt on the other side and it's the exact same problem. I'm thinking about using a cut off wheel to cut bolts off but I need to know if I can get replacement bolts. I'm wondering if that sleeve is part of the new shock.

[@jahright2806]

Yeah check Lowe’s or hardware store for the bolt before you cut it. Penetrating oil spray like PBlaster can help a bit. We sprayed like every other thing with it.

[@cameronmarshall9918]

Proper

[@brandennunn9416]

hey buddy were did you put that jack at the the back to lift it up. The spare tire , or some sort of frame part? or was it the hitch?

[@Texaca]

12:24 ...it clearly shows, he puts the jack underneath the tow hitch, that's installed on his vehicle.

[@garmin1488]

Great video , however the tighter coils go at the top as per the instructions.

[@jahright2806]

These instructions actually said to do it this way. It varies by make. This has been an ongoing debate for several years. So you just do whatever the manufacture says I guess. The general consensus is that it doesn’t actually make any difference. Sometimes the tighter coil is smaller diameter, so they only fit one way.

[@ibrahimazawe9405]

3 like 👍

[@MrRsv123]

Can't follow this video. Terrible communication.

[@lextmb]

somebody please tell me can i put rear coil springs from FWD to AWD car ??? in rockauto there only FWD mark....its only 1 website where i can buy parts to europe