Rear spring bushings
I installed new bushings on the rear springs today and had a slight problem with the holes not lining up and had to use a clamp to move the spring over to get it together. Is this because the car is on jack stands and the trailing arms are just hanging there. I noticed that the strut rods were sitting on my exhaust pipes holding them up some. Is this normal for the holes not to line up when doing it this way?
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Did you have a jack under the end of the spring with a C-clamp on the spring to keep it from sliding up like it shows in the service manual?
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Originally Posted by 73shark
(Post 77219)
Did you have a jack under the end of the spring with a C-clamp on the spring to keep it from sliding up like it shows in the service manual?
Yes, and the bolt holes did’nt lineup before I even started. |
It's been awhile since I've done this. Which bolt holes are you talking about not lining up?
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Originally Posted by 73shark
(Post 77224)
It's been awhile since I've done this. Which bolt holes are you talking about not lining up?
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Is it the same on both sides?
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Originally Posted by 73shark
(Post 77226)
Is it the same on both sides?
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I guess a picture would help then.
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Originally Posted by 73shark
(Post 77228)
I guess a picture would help then.
Here https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...1bea2786a.jpeg This is the best I could get is a picture |
You need to get it off the jack stands and let the suspension settle out and I the spring should be almost flat with just a slight arch in it. When it's resting on the floor again, the strut rod should not be touching the exhaust pipes.
Is that a new spring by the way? |
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