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05-02-2010, 06:32 PM
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Big Red - Now its a SWB!
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Oroville, Ca
Posts: 1,624
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Front coil spring removal from a 68 3/4 ton gmc
I pulled some leaves from the rear of my truck and got about a 3.5" drop, so now I need to get the front down. I read the FAQ about spring removal but I still can't get the ball joints to let go. I backed the nuts off about 4-5 turns on the lower ball joints then I gave the spindles good whacks and nothing happens. First I used a 24 ounce framing hammer, then I used a 3 lb sledge and still nothing. Is there something I'm missing here? Are the 3/4 ton different than the 1/2 ton? I would rather not use a pickle fork as the ball joints are nice and tight and I don't want to change them. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
PS: I'm on a tight schedule since it is entered in a carshow on saturday.
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