Tom Gentry wrote:
> Silas, changing rear springs is a relatively simple thing, but please
> be
> aware that the compressed springs are storing a LOT of force.
>
> Here's how I do it, it may or may not be the safest way and all
> standard
> disclaimers apply:
>
> With the rear of the car supported by jack stands, and wheel(s)
> removed,
> I use my hydraulic floor jack to slightly compress the spring by
> jacking
> up the trailing arm. I then unbolt the shock link from the trailing
> arm
> and s-l-o-w-l-y lower the trailing arm. You can now remove the old
> spring, installation is the reverse of this procedure.
>
> Final Safety Note: I always angle the floor jack so that my position
> is
> next to the car door, so if the spring should shoot out (it never has)
>
> it will be going away from me.
>
> Tom Gentry
> Life is to short to drive boring cars!
I have found it easier and maybe safer, to leave the car on the
ground. Break the lugnuts, this step is optional although better to do
it, you never know how involved this will become. Remove the nut that
connects the link to the swing arm. Block the front tires. Slowly jack
the rear of the car (I use the diff drain plug as a handy jacking
point). The pressure will be released slowly as you jack the car.
Support the car with jack stands.
I have used this method many times with great results. I didn't even
have to remove the tires when change the links.
--
Roger Helman
71 TR6 CC67866L
Digimation Inc.
New Orleans La.
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