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Re: Suspension overhaul

To: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>,
Subject: Re: Suspension overhaul
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 06:50:03 -0400
I use the same method but w/o the kicking :)

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Bradley" <ambradley@yahoo.com>
To: "Daniel E McHatton" <hallosb@juno.com>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 9:00 PM
Subject: Re: Suspension overhaul


> I replaced my coil springs on my car.  Was very easy.
>
> First I put the front of the car on jack stands so I could get under
> the car.  Then I removed the shock, then I raised a floor jack to just
> the height of the bottom triangular piece (what is its name?) and undid
> the four bolts that hold it in place.  I lowered the jack and the
> spring uncompressed but didn't come out.  After carefully prying at it
> for a few minutes I got frustrated and used the "kick it until it comes
> out" method, which worked.  I removed the spring pad (still stuck on
> the car) and reassembly is the reverse (except the kicking part).
>
> --- Daniel E McHatton <hallosb@juno.com> wrote:
> > Don't want to rain on the parade.  I've replaced suspension parts on
> > several cars, but the coil springs still scare me.  Lots of potential
> > energy that can seriously hurt you.
> >
> > I didn't have much luck using a coil spring compressor (which I've
> > used
> > on other cars).  I could barely compress the spring with the tool and
> > ended up relying more on a hydraulic jack than anything.  Most people
> > forgo the coil spring compressor altogether and just use a hydraulic
> > jack.
> >
> > Maybe others have some useful tips.  All I can say is go for it, but
> > be
> > VERY CAREFUL!!!
> >
> > On Sun, 8 Jul 2001 16:50:40 -0400 "datsunmike"
> > <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> > writes:
> > > Jeff,
> > >
> > > The first time I restored my car in 79 I was clueless about
> > > rebuilding the
> > > Roadster suspension but decided to give it a try and rebuild it. It
> >
> > > wasn't
> > > bad and real simple to do. Before you rip anything apart make sure
> > > you have
> > > all the replacement parts at hand and do one side at a time so you
> > > have a
> > > guide about how to put it back together in case brain fade sets in.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Jeff Gaver" <gaver4@mindspring.com>
> > > To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 1:43 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Suspension overhaul
> > >
> > >
> > > > I need to overhaul my front suspension.
> > > > My questions are:
> > > > 1. Is disassembly, rebushing and replacing worns parts a
> > > reasonable
> > > > do-it-yourself prospect?
> > > > 2. Is there a guide, archive or source for guidance, kits, etc.?
> > > > 3. Is there a legit, competent mechanic/machinist in Florida
> > > capable of
> > > > doing this?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for your help in advance.
> > > > --
> > > > Jeff Gaver
> > > > Jacksonville, FL
> > > > 69' SRL311 w/ 3-main 1600 engine
>
>
> =====
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