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Re: Rear Spring Removal

To: Dave Hiley <dhiley@cadvision.com>
Subject: Re: Rear Spring Removal
From: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 23:06:31 -0700
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <3.0.5.32.19990517223153.00be2bc0@cadvision.com>
Reply-to: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Dave,
Are there signs of tire rub on left and right springs?  Movement in the rear end
allowing tire contact perhaps.
WFO Herb

Dave Hiley wrote:

> Hello Fellow Listers:
>
> The time has come to tackle replacement of the bushings in the rear
> springs.  I managed to get the rear two bolts on the front attachment plate
> out by pouring the heat to them.  I seem to recall that maybe these are the
> easier ones.  Any other advice to get the front two out before I get started?
>
> Also, this is the first time I have had the rear wheels off since I
> installed new 185/60 tires on 13x5 rims and I see that there is a very
> slight rub on the first spring clamp behind the axle.  Is it safe to use
> 1/16" or 1/8" washers on the studs just to move them out a little or is
> there a source for various thicknesses of properly designed spacers?  At
> what point would I need to consider longer studs?
>
> Many thanks
> Dave
> '72 Midget MKIII


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