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#40798 02/08/2002 2:58 AM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 31 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 31 | Any advice on how to get the )(*&&^%$ rear leaf springs off the frame? Do I really need to get the special tool? Thanks! | | |
#40799 02/08/2002 4:01 AM | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 504 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 504 | Be a little more specific. What is not coming apart ??
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#40800 02/08/2002 5:03 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 75 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 75 | Hey!!!
I just did this the other day. You need a BIG hammer and a 5/8 chunk of barstock or a punch. Take out the keeper bolts and drive out the pins. Look at the frame closely to see the access holes to drive out the pins. Mine were not large enough for the pin (7/8 inch) to be punched from outside to inside, so I had to drive in opposite direction to get the pins out. Look at it, you will get the idea
Anyhow, it is not complicated; Just be prepared to really hit em hard and long
P.S. are your springs any good?? If you're gettin rid of 'em let me know!!!
'53 chevy 3/4 ton
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#40801 02/08/2002 5:04 AM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 75 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 75 | Hey!!!
I just did this the other day. You need a BIG hammer and a 5/8 chunk of barstock or a punch. Take out the keeper bolts and drive out the pins. Look at the frame closely to see the access holes to drive out the pins. Mine were not large enough for the pin (7/8 inch) to be punched from outside to inside, so I had to drive in opposite direction to get the pins out. Look at it, you will get the idea
Anyhow, it is not complicated; Just be prepared to really hit em hard and long
P.S. are your springs any good?? If you're gettin rid of 'em let me know!!!
'53 chevy 3/4 ton
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#40802 02/08/2002 6:35 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 41 | 51Chev, I just did it also with no special tools (unless you consider a torch special). I kept a log with a few pictures that may be helpful. It's at http://www.leefam.com/ed/truck/rear_susp_diss/index.htm Ed | | |
#40803 02/08/2002 9:02 PM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 31 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 31 | Wow, what an ordeal! I will give it a shot tonight! Thanks a ton!
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#40804 02/08/2002 9:16 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 7 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 7 | Bob, good luck on that spring removal. I'm also in Albuquerque. I just thought I'd touch bases with you and let you know that I am always around. If you need anything you can get in touch with me at [email protected]
-alfie
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