Hi
The spring fittings should NOT be lubricated for movement. To protect
them from rusting is OK. The nuts should be tightened firmly. The
movement happens in the rubber bushes, and in the rear shackle chassi
end, I'm sure you have a grease nipple there. Quite possible that is
seized by now, but check it and you will see.
It is my experience that tells my that the left front fitting is the one
that creates problems, it sits right above the exhaust, snd it gets wet,
warm, dry, wet, warm, cold, and sooner or later it will rust to one
piece. And as someone mentioned, don't waste time to get it loose. If
you can't get it loose in the first five minutes, you will never get it
loose.
Best, Per
Den 2015-08-01 kl. 23:47, skrev Robert F. Begani:
My question, was I
> supposed to drill and tap the joints of the shackles, there are no holes
> presently, and install the grease fitting so many years ago and will
> that be the case in I install new leaf springs.
>
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