Steve---Sometimes I leave out the obvious, and hear about it! I will now add
that one should jack up the rear and place jack stands under the frame. Then,
place a jack under the trailing arm to slightly compress the rear spring. This
will make taking off the nut that holds the shock link in place easier. Once
the shock link is disconnected, lower the jack and the trailing arm will drop.
After installing the new spring, you'll need to place the jack under the t-arm
again to reconnect the shock link.
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: Sally or Dick Taylor
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 6:27 PM
To: Steve Kirsis, 6pack
Subject: Re: [6pack] Rear Springs
Steve-- Changing the rear springs is easy. After removing the wheels,
disconnect the rear shock (links) to allow the trailing arm to drop down. You
may have to then turn the rear hub a few deg. to let the u-joint drop lower
onto the frame. At this point the spring should be 'unloaded', and will pop out
by inserting a screwdriver between one of the top coils and the spring
crossmember.
When installing the new spring, you'll want to place the bottom into the
trailing arm first, then twist the spring into position at the top. Again, a
screwdriver can help coax it into place. I have neer had to use a spring
compressor to do this job, using both stock and the stiffer springs.
Dick
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