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Old 02-25-2022, 09:32 PM   #11
SpudWrench
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Re: 65 c20 revival

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Originally Posted by Paul Y View Post
Spud,

Give this a try for installing the springs.

Seat the spring on the pockets.

Big ratchet strap SECURELY attached to the control arms.

Use your jack to compress the spring until everything starts moving.

Tension up the ratchet strap and start ratcheting.

62% of the time it works 100% of the time.

P.
It worked wonderfully. This one is definitely going in the bag of tricks

Thanks Paul
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