[6pack] Rear Springs, part 2

[Sally or Dick Taylor]

Steve---Sometimes I leave out the obvious, and hear about it! I will now add that one should jack up the rear and place jack stands under the frame. Then, place a jack under the trailing arm to slightly compress the rear spring. This will make taking off the nut that holds the shock link in place easier. Once the shock link is disconnected, lower the jack and the trailing arm will drop. 
After installing the new spring, you'll need to place the jack under the t-arm again to reconnect the shock link.

Dick


-----Original Message-----
From: Sally or Dick Taylor
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 6:27 PM
To: Steve Kirsis, 6pack
Subject: Re: [6pack] Rear Springs

Steve-- Changing the rear springs is easy. After removing the wheels, disconnect the rear shock (links) to allow the trailing arm to drop down. You may have to then turn the rear hub a few deg. to let the u-joint drop lower onto the frame. At this point the spring should be 'unloaded', and will pop out by inserting a screwdriver between one of the top coils and the spring crossmember. 

When installing the new spring, you'll want to place the bottom into the trailing arm first, then twist the spring into position at the top. Again, a screwdriver can help coax it into place.  I have neer had to use a spring compressor to do this job, using both stock and the stiffer springs.

Dick
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