By Gosh Hugh, I think you've got it!! The rubber gaiters are in need of
replacement and the outer and inner u joints could get a good grease. So off
comes the hub. Ship Wright anyone? Its cold anyway. Steve Kirsis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh R McAleer" <hrmcaleer@bellsouth.net>
To: "Steve Kirsis" <sakirsis@consolidated.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: [6pack] Rear Springs
> You could either unbolt the axle from the diff or remove them completely
> for more room.
>
> Hugh
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Kirsis" <sakirsis@consolidated.net>
> To: "6pack" <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 2:28 PM
> Subject: [6pack] Rear Springs
>
>
>> Hi guys, What I thought was going to be an easy job has turned a bit
>> sour. The
>> replacement rear shocks from TRF for my '70 6 are about 1.5 lbs heavier
>> than
>> the ones I am replacing. It has been fruitless so far as the new one with
>> the
>> uprated pads will just not got in. A spring compressor is not suppose to
>> be
>> necessary but I see no way round it. The springs from TRF are marked
>> green and
>> red. Stock rear springs. I have the TA lowered as far as possible with
>> the hub
>> adjusted to its lowest. Any secrets? I have always wanted a spring
>> compressor.
>> Steve Kirsis, '70 Damson, '75 Pimento.
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