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superfly68 · 04-24-2004, 10:06 PM

so i undid the bottom bolts and the top bolts are spinning.
is there any trick to getting the coils out? do i just need a BFH or do i have to take out the top bolt too? looks like a pain cause the top nuts are inside the framerail..

thanks for any input!

boilrman · 04-24-2004, 10:16 PM

you need to remove the top bolt and cup that holds it in. Then to be safe jack up the frame so the trailing arms drop to relieve the pressure from the springs to remove them.

cdowns · 04-24-2004, 10:18 PM

yeah you have to unbolt the top to remove the spring

superfly68 · 04-24-2004, 10:25 PM

damn! i was hoping i could just spin them out!
yeah the frame is already on stands. i learned the hard way about not using them on the FRAME RAILS! lucky i didn't lose a hand or some fingers but only ended up with some stitches and a cool scar, but that's another story! thanks guys i better get back at it cause that doens't look very accessible or easy!

Tx Firefighter · 04-24-2004, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by superfly68
so i undid the bottom bolts and the top bolts are spinning.
is there any trick to getting the coils out?

Yes, there is a trick. Put a box end wrench up inside the frame rail and hold the nut from spinning. It will be much easier that way.

superfly68 · 04-25-2004, 02:31 AM

yep! that was the ticket! done deal! my new drop coils are in and the old pretzel heated ones are out! thanks for all of your help...ONCE AGAIN!!

04-24-2004, 10:06 PM	#1
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	removing rear coils? so i undid the bottom bolts and the top bolts are spinning. is there any trick to getting the coils out? do i just need a BFH or do i have to take out the top bolt too? looks like a pain cause the top nuts are inside the framerail.. thanks for any input! __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

04-24-2004, 10:16 PM	#2
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	you need to remove the top bolt and cup that holds it in. Then to be safe jack up the frame so the trailing arms drop to relieve the pressure from the springs to remove them. __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

04-24-2004, 10:18 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	yeah you have to unbolt the top to remove the spring __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-24-2004, 10:25 PM	#4
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	damn! i was hoping i could just spin them out! yeah the frame is already on stands. i learned the hard way about not using them on the FRAME RAILS! lucky i didn't lose a hand or some fingers but only ended up with some stitches and a cool scar, but that's another story! thanks guys i better get back at it cause that doens't look very accessible or easy! __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

04-25-2004, 02:31 AM	#6
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	yep! that was the ticket! done deal! my new drop coils are in and the old pretzel heated ones are out! thanks for all of your help...ONCE AGAIN!! __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!



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