Excellent. Not all cars need to disconnect, but depending on the spring
and the configuration of the differing forward attachments, some do.
Jim Franks
On 3/22/2010 7:20 PM, Steve Kirsis wrote:
> Thanks to all for the help with the new springs in my '70. I
> disconnected the axle fron the differential and voila, the TA fell
> about 2 more inches for a slick fit with the new uprated pads. It is
> very easy when you get great info from the group. 1 shock in took
> about 7 hours. 2nd shock should be about 1 hour. Steve Kirsis '70
> damson, '75 pimento.
> ----- Origiould nal Message ----- From: "michael lunsford"
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> To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 3:00 PM
> Subject: [6pack] Rear Springs
>
>
>> Steve,
>>
>> Why don't you dare install the springs without the spring pads? From
>> what I
>> have seen they are only there to prevent rattles. If you are trying to
>> use uprated neoprine type pads they are probably thicker than the
>> original
>> thin rubber pads. I have had my shocks out a whole bunch of times,
>> have run
>> my car with and without the pads and didn't notice any difference.
>> I'm also
>> running KYB tube shocks.
>>
>> Mike Lunsford
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