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#27904 06/25/2004 6:02 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 510 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 510 | Since I'm gonna be replacing the rear springs in my 64 C10 Ratt Truk [img] http://www.chevyasylum.com/64c10/64c10_270r8.jpg[/img] today, I thought I'd ask if anyone had any shortcuts or "easy ways" to do this. I was gonna remove the shocks (they're gonna be replaced, too) and jack the truck up by the frame, allowing the rear axle to drop down and (hopefully) pull the springs out. Just a thought...can I do this with the track rod still connected or does it have to be disconnected, too? I've done this numerous times on G-body cars, but never on this model truck...so I'd appreciate anyone's experience or insight. Thanks, | | |
#27905 06/26/2004 1:53 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 613 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 613 | its real easy.unbolt the bottom of the spring,jack up the truck til the springs loose,then unbolt the top.don't forget the jackstands.you will want to spray the threads with pb blaster a day earlier to loosen up the rust. | | |
#27906 06/26/2004 3:36 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | My '64 had a hold down bracket at the top and bottom of each spring. A couple were fairly rusty so I had to replace them. They are the only thing keeping the spring located to the trailing arm so make sure they are good before you disassemble. Other that that, it's a piece of cake,
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