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Rear Spring Removal

To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Rear Spring Removal
From: Dave Hiley <dhiley@cadvision.com>
Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 22:31:53 -0600
Reply-to: Dave Hiley <dhiley@cadvision.com>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Hello Fellow Listers:

The time has come to tackle replacement of the bushings in the rear
springs.  I managed to get the rear two bolts on the front attachment plate
out by pouring the heat to them.  I seem to recall that maybe these are the
easier ones.  Any other advice to get the front two out before I get started?

Also, this is the first time I have had the rear wheels off since I
installed new 185/60 tires on 13x5 rims and I see that there is a very
slight rub on the first spring clamp behind the axle.  Is it safe to use
1/16" or 1/8" washers on the studs just to move them out a little or is
there a source for various thicknesses of properly designed spacers?  At
what point would I need to consider longer studs?

Many thanks
Dave
'72 Midget MKIII  

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