[6pack] Spring spacer question

[Dave]

Thanks Dick, and thank you to all who responded to my spring spacer question, both on and off list. While there was no consensus as to spacer placement or even the use of spacers (or spring pads) at all, it gave me plenty to think about before I decide how to proceed.

Cheers!

Dave
'74-Six

---- Sally or Dick Taylor <tr6taylor at webtv.net> wrote: 
> Dave---The placement of the spacer should be under the spring. I think the reason for this is so the spacer can't fall out, when the suspension goes into droop. This is rarely the case, as most of the springs we use are of sufficient length to keep this from happening. It's easy enough to check, tho. When all parts are stacked back in place, including the shock absorber, let the trailing arm hang free to see if the spring is still under tension. (It should be). Check by seeing if you can pop out the spring, using a large screwdriver. 
> 
> Dick
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: forzion at maine.rr.com
> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:38 AM
> To: 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: [6pack] Spring spacer question
> 
> Hello troops!
> 
> Everyone ready for winter? Some folks in New York State and in the Midwest are already digging out from a foot of snow. Fortunately, here in "sunny Maine," we're still snow free. Last winter, we ended up with a "good" six feet of snow before the season was over! Eek!
> 
> I am starting to install Richard Good's lowering springs in the rear, also installing the adjustable trailing arm brackets at that time. I plan to install new poly pads and 1/2" aluminum spacers,as well. 
> 
> Speaking from the top of the 'stack' down, what is the correct way to install the spacer?: Pad, spacer, spring, pad? A different order? Can I assume the spacer is used ABOVE the spring?
> 
> Thanks for the help from those who have BTDT,
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Dave 
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