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> Im trying to replace the rear springs on a 69 TR6.
> Ive disconnected the shock link as per the Bentley
> manual but cant lever the old spring out even with
> a bar on the trailing arm. So Im already doubting my
> ability to easily install the new springs (all springs
> are stock height and rate) which the Bentley manual
> would have me believe is a simple affair once the
> shock is disconnected.
>
> Would disconnecting the axles at the differential give
> me the room I need or do I need to take the axle out
> completely and disconnect the brakelines and hand
> brake cables?
Rotate the axle until it falls into a "low spot". When this happens, the
trailing arm will drop a bit more, and the spring should pop right out. Thus
has worked for me on my car, and on several others that I have passed this
along to.
HTH,
Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U
Highland Park, IL
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