It's possible to do it this way, but it really isn't the safest thing in the
world. I know using the spring compressors is a bit of a hassle, but
personally I have few enough body parts that are still operating correctly
that I don't want to risk losing any more. YMMV.
If you have the comp springs, the springs will be completely unloaded by the
time you start loosening the bolts on the lower a-arm pivots.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
www.gordon-glasgow.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Bill
> Engelhardt
> Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:36 AM
> To: Shaun
> Cc: roadster list
> Subject: Re: front steering
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> I didn't use a spring compressor. I put the car up on jack stands,
> put the floor jack under the lower a-arm pivot, unbolted the pivot
> from the cross member, and lowered the jack to let the spring
> decompress. It was a little bit sketchy but it worked for me.
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> Bill Engelhardt
> 1970 2000
> Oakland, CA
> http://billengelhardt.com/roadster
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> On Oct 8, 2006, at 8:26 PM, Shaun wrote:
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> > Does someone have pics of tie rods springs ect ect being removed?
> > With my front end up on stands (under frame) when I jack up either
> > side from under the spring it only raises up about an inch then the
> > frame comes off the stands. Do you have to use spring compressors
> > to get more play. I am looking to remove tie rods center link and
> > springs for all new boots and spring pads. I have a a tie rod fork
> > but no spring compressor yet. Any other neccesary tools?
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