James Dowling wrote:
> I am going to be renewing the wishbone bushings and am wondering about the
> best way to remove the springs? Should I do the long bolt method or can it
> be done using a hydralic jack?
Quickest easiest way is to jack up the car real high, remove the trunion
bolt, fold down the A frame to the floor, stick your foot against the
car's frame and pull the spring out by hand.
going back in is just as easy, just give it a kick with your foot.
I have done this many times, once the trunion is off the pin and the A
frame is all the way down, there is no pressure on the spring. Just
getting it over the spring perch is why you need to tug a bit.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
5 British cars on the road
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