This is definately one of those jobs for an angle grinder and a cut off
wheel. If you don't have one, get one. For $20 at Harborfreight you may
save yourself a days work. Don't wait until you need a tool like this,
unless of course you can get one locally for the same price. Even if you
don't use it this time you will have it on hand when you do need it late
some evening.
...Art
On Fri, 27 Feb 1998, David Stecher wrote:
> Adrian,
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> Good luck with the springs I just changed the one on my 73 BGT last year.
> Tough job because the front shackle bolts were rusted in place and so was
> the bolt on one shock link. I would order the instalation kit with the
> springs because the come with new bolts for when you have to grind the off.
>
> David Stecher
> Urbandale, IA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
> To: MG <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, February 27, 1998 7:30 PM
> Subject: Leaf Springs
>
>
> Hi Folks,
> I've just noticed my Midget is lower to the ground at the back, on
> the driver's side. I was hoping that the tire may have less air in it than
> the other side, but, alas, no. Taking a look underneath, one of the leaf
> springs is broken, so I guess I'm going to be changing 'em. Geez, this car
> is going to be like Granpa's axe, totally original - just had five new
> handles and nine new heads.
> According to Haynes, the job looks pretty simple (ha!). Is there
> anything I should know before starting and anything else I should be doing
> "while I'm at it"?
> Much appreciate any advice.
>
> TIA, Adrian
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