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Terry, NJ · 07-08-2017, 03:56 PM

It can be a little more complicated than that, but not much. 1st) You will need a spreader, not like the rear spring. You can make it out of 3/4 pipe. 2) You can "usually" drive the bushings out of the bores, but you will need a driver pin/mandrel. Watch carefully for the schackel wearing through the bushing and into the spring perch. Look in my album "My Coupe" (red wheels). I had exactly this problem! I replaced both perches and the steering was vastly improved. 3) The perches can be kinda tough to get out, Take the nut off the bottom and drive up through the axle. Saturate with WD40 till it comes free. Assemble in reverse order!
Terry

07-08-2017, 03:56 PM	#4
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,749	Re: front spring shackle replacement? tips tricks or warnings? It can be a little more complicated than that, but not much. 1st) You will need a spreader, not like the rear spring. You can make it out of 3/4 pipe. 2) You can "usually" drive the bushings out of the bores, but you will need a driver pin/mandrel. Watch carefully for the schackel wearing through the bushing and into the spring perch. Look in my album "My Coupe" (red wheels). I had exactly this problem! I replaced both perches and the steering was vastly improved. 3) The perches can be kinda tough to get out, Take the nut off the bottom and drive up through the axle. Saturate with WD40 till it comes free. Assemble in reverse order! Terry