Is it easy to change the coil springs, shocks, and leaf springs on a 2001 chevy s10?

Question

I have 2001 chevy s10 and I am trying to change the coils spring, front and rear shocks and the leaf springs. I am pretty handy when it comes to automotive repairs but never changed those items. Is it something I should attempt on my own.

Answer 1

its not hard, but can be a pain. shocks are easy, but springs and coils can be dangerous. you have to have a coil spring comressor to help install, and that is a bit dangerous, but if you pretty handy, its shouldnt be too hard

Answer 2

I own a 2000 chevy cavalier z24, i recently change my stock springs out for some lowering springs and it was realy easy, i only need a hand with starting the nut on top of the spring plate to keep it all in place. But if you are replacing with all oem parts then it could be a little harder i would highly recomend going to napa and renting a spring compressor or searching online for a cheap spring compressor from somewere, i wish i had one when i did mine, if you have a spring compressore you could do it by yourself easily but i didnt have one, but with lowering springs it was way easier then putting the oem spring back on for sure.

Answer 3

its a two man job and you better have the right tools for the coil springs they store a lot of energy and can ruin your day if released wrong. It is a job for a shade tree mechanic just be careful.

Answer 4

if you got the right tools then you can do it yourself,i did once.what you need is some j-hooks for the frone springs and if your going to change the leaves in the back,you need a c-clamp and new center bolts.its more time consuming then any thing else,but yes you can do it yourself,like i told you,you need the right tools.

Answer 5

it ain't easy, it takes two or more people who know what they are doing and can work together and it requires the proper tools. Best done in a shop where a vice and other special tooling is available.