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superfly68 · 02-19-2004, 11:16 PM

just tried looking at my normal go to online store and couldn't find any. ANyone have a source for a new set so i can put my new drop coils in?

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 02-20-2004, 09:31 AM

We have them in our catalog but you don't have to mess with u bolts to put coils in.

superfly68 · 02-20-2004, 02:45 PM

really? i thought i had to unbolt the axle. is there a FAQ on this?

Blue Beard · 02-20-2004, 10:52 PM

If you want to change them, they are cheap to have a new set made up.....

superfly68 · 02-20-2004, 10:57 PM

i just ASSumed i had to unbolt the rearend to swap coils. if not i'll leave well enough alone. anyone swapped rear coils that can give me a "how to"?

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 02-20-2004, 11:22 PM

Unbolt top and bottom bolt at coil and jack up the frame to release the tension then install the new coil and lower the jack till you can get the bolts started and tighten them up.

superfly68 · 02-23-2004, 03:26 PM

thanks man! took a look under there this weekend and it seems simple enough..... OPPS just jinxed myself! DAMN.

02-19-2004, 11:16 PM	#1
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	WTB new axle u-bolts just tried looking at my normal go to online store and couldn't find any. ANyone have a source for a new set so i can put my new drop coils in? __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

02-20-2004, 09:31 AM	#2
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We have them in our catalog but you don't have to mess with u bolts to put coils in. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

02-20-2004, 02:45 PM	#3
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	really? i thought i had to unbolt the axle. is there a FAQ on this? __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

02-20-2004, 10:52 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	If you want to change them, they are cheap to have a new set made up..... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-20-2004, 10:57 PM	#5
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	i just ASSumed i had to unbolt the rearend to swap coils. if not i'll leave well enough alone. anyone swapped rear coils that can give me a "how to"? __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!

02-20-2004, 11:22 PM	#6
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Unbolt top and bottom bolt at coil and jack up the frame to release the tension then install the new coil and lower the jack till you can get the bolts started and tighten them up. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

02-23-2004, 03:26 PM	#7
superfly68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas,CA Posts: 316	thanks man! took a look under there this weekend and it seems simple enough..... OPPS just jinxed myself! DAMN. __________________ no longer have a ride, but still a fan!



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