Thread: Rear spring
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Old 05-19-2017, 09:56 PM   #3
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Default Re: Rear spring

When I took mine out I used both C-clamps and a couple short lengths of chain, having read the warnings here on the forum.

I had a replacement center bolt. The bolt comes much longer than needed so I used it to slowly release the tension on the spring while slowly relaxing the clamps and chains. I used the reverse process to re-assemble...

It has quite a lot of tension and power even though it is no longer attached to the axle..

I took out several leaves as you can see.....
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