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1951 Custom: Front suspension Rebuild
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shogun1940 |
04-24-2017 @ 10:49 AM
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I received your message, could you take a picture to show us the problem do you already have the spring compressed??
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Jules51 |
04-23-2017 @ 9:48 AM
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Okay, the rebuild went okay. I'm struggling with getting the spindle support assembly into the upper arm assembly. The seals, #3075 are what I'm struggling with, getting them along with the bushing, #3046 into the upper arm. Any suggestions?
Thanks Jules51
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cliftford |
04-08-2017 @ 6:28 AM
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In the interests of safety, if you have not done this job before, get someone who has to help you. It may save your life.
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Jules51 |
04-08-2017 @ 5:30 AM
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shogun1940, thanks for the heads up. I have a coil compressing tool, loaner, from AutoZone. According to the shop manual I'll need this for the install, not disassembly of the coil spring and lower suspension; correct?
Thanks Jules51
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shogun1940 |
04-07-2017 @ 11:55 AM
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Just remember the spring is compressed even when the car is jacked up, it can hurt if you do not use a jack or a compressor for springs.
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Jules51 |
04-07-2017 @ 6:14 AM
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King pins and bushing needs replacing; to do this project only once I decided to go ahead and replace the upper/lower A arms control shafts, spindle bushings and coil spring insulators also. Realizing this will be a big job for a rookie so any guidance/best practices would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Jules51
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