You have to pull up all the allthreads evenly. Lots of nut-turning; an air ratchet and deep socket (1/2") helps a lot.
To use the socket, you'll also need to pull up the nuts on top and bottom evenly as well.
3/8" coarse is good (you could probably lift the whole car with a grade 8
9/16" bolt).
Don't forget to re-install the brackets for the sway bar (of course, I would
never do such a thing).
Bob
On 4/28/2012 9:41 PM, john spaur wrote:
I recommend using treaded rod the same diameter as the bolts which I think are 9/16". My parts manual shows the bolts
but the part number listing is not in it. I have made this repair a few times and every time it has been very
difficult to get all four bolt holes centered properly. I believe it is because I have been using 3/8" rod. However,
it could be that I cinched up the plate unevenly from side to side.
You can get "O" rings to replace the cork ones. The cork ones can blow out very easily if you pump to much grease into
the fitting.
John
At 06:23 PM 4/28/2012 -0400, Michael Salter wrote:
Hi Todd,
The later and currently available kits just use a standard sized O ring.
A couple of 6" sections of 3/8" threaded rod can be used to pull the spring
plate up.
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On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Todd Taylor <ttaylor33@twcny.rr.com> wrote:
> wondering if there is a source for Cork washers that go on the neck of the
> king pins.
> Or is there something else I can use like nylon type. any one know what
> size they have to be??
> I hate to put an order in for 2 washers and pay $6 in shipping... I
> assume they are used to seal up grease.
>
>
> also I have to put my front springs in , any ideas to do this?? my motor
> is out and there isn't any weight to work with.
> jack on the bottom will jack up the whole frame?? any specail tools?
> spring compressor wont go up the center
> because there isn't any holes to go through..
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