| Flatbob | -- 05-05-2013 @ 8:05 AM |
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Front axle, wishbone & spring have been removed from the car as a unit; to separate the spring from axle without a spring spreader could I remove spring center bolt to release tension on perch bolts?
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| kubes40 | -- 05-05-2013 @ 8:15 AM |
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I would suggest you install two c-clamps on the spring. then, remove the center bolt and slowly release the clamps, evenly, from each side. You will be left with the main leaf attached to the perch bolts. You can remove the shackles from one end safely enough. If you are not saving the shackles, you may cut through them. The main leaf will "jump" a bit when one end is released. however, the other (attached end) will keep it from getting away from you. Be certain to stand clear of the spring when you release the (one) end.
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| JM | -- 05-05-2013 @ 9:07 AM |
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In addition to the C clamps suggested by Kube, I would also suggest using a 16" to 18" piece of 5/16" or 1/4" all thread in the spring bolt hole with a nut on top and bottom of the spring as a backup safety feature to the C clamps. Back the nuts off on the rod as you loosen the two clamps. I just removed a '35 rear spring like this. Then used a light weight spring spreader to remove the main leaf.Those springs can hurt you if they come apart the wrong way. JM This message was edited by JM on 5-5-13 @ 9:08 AM
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| Flatbob | -- 05-05-2013 @ 1:52 PM |
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Thanks guys, will exercise caution.
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