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48cj2a · 10-09-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jonvo4591

I'm not sure what could cure such a problem short from new springs, which are in the plans

Another option is to remove every other sping after the main and second spring. Go to the part store and get new spring center pins.You may be able to reuse your ubolts if you can wire brush the threads and soak them with penetrant.

jonvo4591 · 10-09-2010, 11:01 AM

I will have to check into that removing some springs.

I'm not sure how well that would work because then I have a feeling my springs would end up like 6 inches shorter and the threads on my u bolts might not go up that far on the bolt.

I didn't really want to mess around with disassembling the leaf packs, but It is an option to be considered, since It can be done for almost free.

I'm gonna see what I can do today as far as the gas door and wheel cutouts go.

10-09-2010, 11:01 AM	#2
jonvo4591 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 67	Re: Slow moving '79 1 ton project I will have to check into that removing some springs. I'm not sure how well that would work because then I have a feeling my springs would end up like 6 inches shorter and the threads on my u bolts might not go up that far on the bolt. I didn't really want to mess around with disassembling the leaf packs, but It is an option to be considered, since It can be done for almost free. I'm gonna see what I can do today as far as the gas door and wheel cutouts go. __________________ 1.) Good 2.) Fast 3.) Cheap Pick two.



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