How to test the coil-springs on a 1982 chevy monte carlo?

Answer 1

check the frame height.
also check rubber bumpers on lower control arm if they are getting damaged replace the springs.
if you replace the front springs also check the rear springs.
and have car aligned after changing springs.

Answer 2

basically if the car is sitting too low the coils are probably bad, can put new ones in or use twist in spacers to raise them up or in the back you can go with air shocks.

Answer 3

Have my mother-in-law sit on it. If it doesn't bottom out, it's a real good one.