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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryville, TN
Posts: 477
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69 front spring question
I tried to install my new front springs using a spring compressor and of course had the spindles off. Worked and worked at it and never could get them in. Any suggestions?
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Careful, they attack...
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Waterford, MI, USA
Posts: 1,107
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Pu the spring in with the spindle off and put a jack under the lower control arm and jack it up slowly. Also, put a chain thru the spring and around the upper arm in case it decides to take off. It would really hurt to get smacked in the head by one of those. Once you get it in, drive it around and seat them good. You might hear a pop sound when it seats. Good luck
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryville, TN
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Thanks Jmanz69. I really like the chain idea because it did come out of me this past weekend.........thought I was dead but it did not hit me.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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#6 |
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maryville, TN
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good thing is I'm down to bear frame......frame off restoration but a wack a day can make the pain stay
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