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Old 05-02-2010, 06:44 PM   #1
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Re: Front coil spring removal from a 68 3/4 ton gmc

I pulled the top ball joint instead of the lower on mine when I did my coils. Just backed the nut off and one good bump with a big rubber mallet and whamo, it popped loose.

The pressure of the spring and the weight of the spindle may have helped with it.
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Old 05-02-2010, 06:48 PM   #2
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Re: Front coil spring removal from a 68 3/4 ton gmc

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I pulled the top ball joint instead of the lower on mine when I did my coils. Just backed the nut off and one good bump with a big rubber mallet and whamo, it popped loose.

The pressure of the spring and the weight of the spindle may have helped with it.
Good Idea, I'll give it a try.
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