Front Spring Mounts
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Mountain Pass
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From: Redsox Nation, Mass
Front Spring Mounts
I just got the front suspension out. Phew.
I noticed that the front mounts for the spring a kinda loose on both sides. I presume this isn't normal.
I'm planning to por-15 the frame rails while they are so exposed. Anything else I should do while the front suspension is out?
I noticed that the front mounts for the spring a kinda loose on both sides. I presume this isn't normal.
I'm planning to por-15 the frame rails while they are so exposed. Anything else I should do while the front suspension is out?
More Turbo
Joined: May 2004
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From: BC, Canada
Do you mean the one that is rivetted to the frame (spring hanger), or the shackle bars that swing on each side of the springs? None of these should be kinda loose. The spring hanger has replacable bushings inside. Check for wear on the shackle bars and the shackle bolts. The shackles should swing without and much slop. You may be able to tighten the nut on the end of the shackle bolt to get rid of some play. I would suggest getting a 'pin and bushing kit' while you have it that far apart. This will replace all the commonly worn bushings and shackle bolts. ...Terry
Post Fiend
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From: Erie, pa
The shackle pins, bushings and links should be replaced all around.
Take a look in my gallery under flathead stuff, I have picts of the pins and bushings from my Panel.
And yes those links shouls be able to swivel fore and aft
Take a look in my gallery under flathead stuff, I have picts of the pins and bushings from my Panel.
And yes those links shouls be able to swivel fore and aft
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Friendswood, Texas
Originally Posted by 4tl8ford
The shackle pins, bushings and links should be replaced all around.
Take a look in my gallery under flathead stuff, I have picts of the pins and bushings from my Panel.
And yes those links shouls be able to swivel fore and aft
Take a look in my gallery under flathead stuff, I have picts of the pins and bushings from my Panel.
And yes those links shouls be able to swivel fore and aft
Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Check with your local spring and suspension places. I was able to find all the bushings and pins locally for a reasonable price, alot cheaper than what I've seen advertised in the restoration catalogs.
Bobby
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