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More info here.... Yotatech.com
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First, measuring between the edge of the wheel and the wheel well opening showed 10". |
These rear springs were completely flat, and were lying against the overload leaf. |
The rubber bumpers were only 1" from the stops. Every little bump in the road caused the rubber bumpers to bottom out, causing a spine-jarring ride. |
First thing I did was to support the rig by the frame. |
Then I cut out the bottom of the upper bump stop. I used a cutting torch because it's easiest for me. A Sawzall would work, too. Notice that the forward part of the bumpstop [on the right in the picture] is not parallel to the rear part, and will need to be bent forward to allow the spring to fit in. |
I used the torch to heat up the metal to make it easier to bend. |
A big hammer easily bends the front part of the bumpstop when it's red hot. |
The spring fits nicely now. |
I used an old spring leaf to pry the coil spring up to fit over the rubber bumper, using the brake drum as a fulcrum. You could use spring compressors as well. |
With the weight of the vehicle now supported by the floor jack under the axle, notice the restored space between the leaf spring pack and the overload leaf. This is probably close to original. |
A final measurement now shows the distance between the edge of the wheel and the underside of the wheelwell has increased from 10" to 13". |
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