Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Parts question: No Air Shocks
From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 2 Jun 2007 14:25:18 -0700 (PDT)
Gary,
Yyup Talkin about 30+ yr old cars. I don't have a torch set wish I did though. I used a propane torch to heat the nut to aid in loosening it.
Davis
themixtoo@xxxxxxx wrote:
....'Now you can take out the 2 bolts holding each leaf spring'.... All was pretty simple right up to this point. We are all talking about 30-35 year old cars here, aren't we? Davis, not everybody has them thar' tourches and welders like you. GOOD LUCK, 'Themix2'
-----Original Message----- From: Davis Martin To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 5:37 pm Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Parts question: No Air Shocks
Actually
if you can replace shocks replacing the leafsprings is just as easy. All you need is a jack, 4 jack stands and basic tools. Took me about 2 Hrs start to finish.
Just jack up the rear of the car and put 2 stands uner the rear frame. Then remove the 4 Ubolts clamping the rear to the springs. Then jack up the rear off the springs and support it with the other 2 stands. Now you can take out the 2 bolts holding each leafspring inplace. Put new springs in and reverse order for reassembly.
Davis
GrublinX@xxxxxxx wrote:
In a message dated 5/31/2007 4:47:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
IMHO It would be about the same cost as getting a new set of the proper leafs from ESPO and a good set of shocks.
just somthing else to think about. do it once and be done with it.
Davis
Same cost, but I ain't no mechanic (unfortunately) so I need the
easy route. :-)
Charlie
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