Mevotech SMS5245 Coil Spring Set - Rear

Rear Coil Spring Set for GM Full-Size Applications

Mevotech SMS5245 is a rear coil spring set for a wide range of classic and later GM full-size cars. It uses a constant-rate spring design to support rear suspension height and ride consistency on applications such as Buick Roadmaster, Chevrolet Caprice, and Pontiac Catalina.

This part number, SMS5245, is a direct-fit suspension replacement for multiple rear applications across Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.

Key Features

• Rear coil spring set for suspension service and ride-height restoration
• Constant-rate spring design for predictable rear suspension response
• Fits a broad range of GM rear-suspension applications from 1965-1996
• Application-specific coverage for standard duty and heavy duty listings where noted
• Cross-references Autolite 5245 for the same application

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with rear suspension applications on Buick Roadmaster, Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Brougham, Pontiac Parisienne, Buick LeSabre, Chevrolet Impala, Oldsmobile Delta 88, Cadillac DeVille, Oldsmobile 98, Pontiac Bonneville, Pontiac Catalina, Buick Century, Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, Buick Riviera, and Oldsmobile Starfire. Fitment includes 1994-1996 Buick Roadmaster, rear; 1994-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, rear; 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, rear; 1984-1989 Chevrolet Caprice, rear; 1977-1979 Chevrolet Caprice, rear; 1992-1993 Buick Roadmaster, rear; 1987-1990 Cadillac Brougham, rear; 1985-1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, rear; 1983-1986 Pontiac Parisienne, rear; 1980-1981 Pontiac Parisienne, rear; 1971-1972 Pontiac Parisienne, rear; 1977-1985 Buick LeSabre, rear; 1969-1970 Buick LeSabre, rear; 1965-1967 Buick LeSabre, rear; 1985 Chevrolet Impala, rear; 1984-1985 Chevrolet Impala, rear; 1977-1979 Chevrolet Impala, rear; 1977-1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88, rear; 1966-1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88, rear; 1984 Cadillac DeVille, rear; 1984 Oldsmobile 98, rear; 1980-1982 Oldsmobile 98, rear; 1967 Oldsmobile 98, rear; 1979-1981 Pontiac Bonneville, rear; 1977 Pontiac Bonneville, rear; 1971-1972 Pontiac Bonneville, rear; 1977-1981 Pontiac Catalina, rear; 1971 Pontiac Catalina, rear; 1978 Pontiac Bonneville, rear; 1978 Pontiac Catalina, rear; 1977 Buick Century, rear; 1977 Buick Regal, rear; 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, rear; 1972 Pontiac Catalina, rear; 1970 Buick LeSabre, rear; 1967-1968 Buick LeSabre, rear; 1966-1970 Buick Riviera, rear; and 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire, rear.

SMS5245 is also listed for 1985 Chevrolet Impala, rear, with Automatic Overdrive Transmission (A.O.T.), 1977 Buick Century and 1977 Buick Regal, rear, Heavy Duty, 1970 and 1967-1968 Buick LeSabre, rear, Heavy Duty, 1978 Pontiac Bonneville, rear, L27, 1978 Pontiac Catalina, rear, L78, and 1972 Pontiac Catalina, rear, with air conditioning and constant-rate coil springs.

What This Spring Set Helps Address

• Rear sag or reduced ride height
• Uneven rear suspension stance
• Worn original coil springs
• Loss of load support in rear suspension service
• Ride quality changes caused by spring fatigue

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear suspension configuration, model year, and any listed notes before installation. This part is used on rear applications only, and several vehicles have trim- or equipment-specific coverage such as heavy duty, standard duty, A.O.T., L27, L78, or air conditioning notes. Compare the existing spring and vehicle build details to the fitment list for an accurate match.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech SMS5245 is built as an application-specific suspension replacement for the listed GM vehicles. It cross-references Autolite 5245, and interchange references include JCS1652T and U5245D for the same application.