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1. Coil spring removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 19:52:05 -0700 FILETIME=[7D94E0A0:01C30A0C]; 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? TIA, Jim 79 Midget; /html/spridgets/2003-04/msg00761.html (7,554 bytes)
2. Re: Coil spring removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 08:07:24 -0400; Either way will work, especially if the engine is still in the car. I've used the long bolt method, which is tedious. Others here have used the hydraulic jack method with good success. -=Chris Chris; /html/spridgets/2003-04/msg00768.html (8,159 bytes)
3. Re: Coil spring removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:20:52 -0500; 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; /html/spridgets/2003-04/msg00769.html (8,313 bytes)
4. Re: Coil spring removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:28:21 -0500 (pop-1.dnv.wideopenwest.com); It can be done with a jack, but I always felt more comfortable with the long bolt method. I eventually made up a press to do the job quicker. I used 2 long bolts, a 1"x1" crossbar with a hole through; /html/spridgets/2003-04/msg00770.html (8,253 bytes)
5. Re: Coil spring removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:44:59 -0500; I have always used the jack method, with great results. I will put the jack 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; /html/spridgets/2003-04/msg00772.html (9,384 bytes)
6. FW: Coil spring removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:09:06 -0500; I just completed the long bolt method with ease. The bolts are not expensive and no problems. I did have a problem removing the bolts which had rusted to the metal centers of the rubber bushings. Be; /html/spridgets/2003-04/msg00779.html (8,253 bytes)
7. Re: Coil spring removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 22:21:22 +0100; I've done it both ways - if you get my drift! threaded studs take longer, but jack is quick and easy! Guy /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.tea; /html/spridgets/2003-04/msg00803.html (8,149 bytes)
8. Re: Coil spring removal (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 17:38:31 -0400; 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; /html/spridgets/2003-04/msg00807.html (8,821 bytes)

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