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Yellow Cheyenne · 07-09-2002, 07:27 PM

Don't be afraid of the project or the spring pressure, but have a healthy respect for the spring power. A jack under the lower a-frame as descibed above works and is how I've done it in the past. For a safety measure, you can either put small chain around the spring and some other part of the frame or run a rod through the middle of the spring so that if something does go wrong, you don't have a loose spring trying to take your head/hands off. Good luck

Paul Clark · 07-09-2002, 07:43 PM

Hey 71402BB -
Got a mechanic friend who swears by brake cleaner. It cuts through anything and doesn't leave any residue. He's got a metal spray can that he can pressurize. Buys the stuff by the gallon and sprays away. It will also tell you if you have any cuts on your hands.

Found another "pretty good" cleaner. Windex (or generic equivilant) and a couple cap fulls of acetone. Seems to work pretty good.

1968 C-10Cowboy · 07-09-2002, 08:45 PM

Once again...All of everyone's imput is greatly appreciated. As far as the disc brakes.....already been accomplished by the first owner. I will invest in the "Brake Clean" stuff too!

Thanks again.

"Longhornmail.......You will be my first to call if i goof up somethin....:p

07-09-2002, 07:27 PM	#26
Yellow Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Eastern Kansas Posts: 488	Don't be afraid of the project or the spring pressure, but have a healthy respect for the spring power. A jack under the lower a-frame as descibed above works and is how I've done it in the past. For a safety measure, you can either put small chain around the spring and some other part of the frame or run a rod through the middle of the spring so that if something does go wrong, you don't have a loose spring trying to take your head/hands off. Good luck __________________ '72 Cheyenne. AC, PS, PB, Rear slider window, tilt. Light yellow (grapefruit yellow according to new sales literature from '72) '56 Chevy short step V-8 (My dad bought it new!!) '70 Olds 442 convertible '70 Olds Rallye 350

07-09-2002, 08:45 PM	#28
1968 C-10Cowboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 46	Once again...All of everyone's imput is greatly appreciated. As far as the disc brakes.....already been accomplished by the first owner. I will invest in the "Brake Clean" stuff too! Thanks again. "Longhornmail.......You will be my first to call if i goof up somethin....:p __________________ 350/.30 400 Turbo Trans 3.73 Rear end

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07-09-2002, 07:43 PM	#27
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	Hey 71402BB - Got a mechanic friend who swears by brake cleaner. It cuts through anything and doesn't leave any residue. He's got a metal spray can that he can pressurize. Buys the stuff by the gallon and sprays away. It will also tell you if you have any cuts on your hands. Found another "pretty good" cleaner. Windex (or generic equivilant) and a couple cap fulls of acetone. Seems to work pretty good.



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