I have always used the jack method, with great results. I will put the jack
under
the A frame, raise the car and remove the wheel. Raise the car about another
foot
or better, and set a jack stand under the front corner of the footwell. Lower
the
car onto the jack stand. Now take loose what you want loose. With all adults,
small children, and pets (yeah, even the cat) out of the way, gently lower your
jack from in front of the car. I have not ever had one shoot out, but there is
no
point in taking that chance.
I am off to the Texas Motor Speedway for a swap meet and to tell lies with the
Lowry Brothers. It is gonna be a wonderful 86* today!! WooHoo!!
Brad
David Lieb wrote:
> > best way to remove the springs? Should I do the long bolt method or can it
> > be done using a hydralic jack?
>
> You can do it either way. If you have excessive quantities of time and
> patience, go ahead and use the long bolts. If you don't, or if you still
> have the engine in place, use the jack. It is possible to use the jack
> method without having engine, trans, or wings on the car (BTDT), but it is a
> lot harder. Probably still easier than the bolts though. I did the jack
> method on a B without problems, but I tried the bolts on my Midget the first
> time. If you have an air ratchet that will fit in there, it might be ok, but
> otherwise do the jack.
> David Lieb
> RWA Midgets
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