When replacing rear springs, what else should be done?

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v8suprcapric
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When replacing rear springs, what else should be done?

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I'm replacing my front and rear springs and for the front since they'll be apart I'm replacing the strut bushings and bearings. Is there anything I should be replacing in the rear since I'll have them apart too?
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Re: When replacing rear springs, what else should be done?

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Check the rear sway bar link ball fittings. One of mine was completely separated from the link.
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Re: When replacing rear springs, what else should be done?

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Check the lower spring isolators/insulators. The ones on my 5K mile car were a little beat up, so I can imagine a higher mileage car needing replacements.
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