Stephen,
I started a week in advance by using penetrating lube on all of the
bolts. I removed all of the U-bolts first to relieve the pressure as
the workshop manual dictates. I had a pin freeze in one rear spring eye
but was still able to get the spring off without having to cut which
would be my last resort. My brother-in law was able to get the pin out
using PB Blaster but it needed to be replaced because of wear. The real
trick was getting them back on. I found the only way was to attach
front pin to spring then attach U-bolts leaving all bolts loose and then
used a c-clamp to bring the rear down and attach the shackle. I also
recommend that you replace your U-bolts with new; I ended up having to
replace them all when the last bolt I was tightening decided to go POP.
Don
57' BN4
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net]
On Behalf Of Stephen Hutchings
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 9:03 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Leaf spring help
OK, I need the benefit of bitter experience here. I'm removing the
rear springs on my BJ 8 in preparation for removing the axle, and
I've run into a situation that may require more cutting of old
hardware. When I try to turn the nuts on the rear shackles, the whole
spring flexes up. There's not too much room to work in here....should
I have tried this when the spring was still attached to the axle? All
the accounts I've read said to undo the U-bolts first.
Any suggestions before I cut?
Stephen, BJ8
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