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Old 09-25-2022, 06:50 PM   #10
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Default Re: Noise in Drive Train

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Originally Posted by Marshall V. Daut View Post
You won't need a spring spreader unless you plan on disassembling the rear end and/or rear spring for a complete restoration of the leaves. To replace a bad U-joint or to tighten the pinion gear nuts, you need only to remove the rear end with the rear spring left in place. It is much more work and potentially more dangerous to disconnect the rear spring from the shackles in order to drop the rear end.
Marshall,

Thanks for posting. I’m green at this, and the YouTube video I found used a spring spreader to disconnect the springs. I REALLY was NOT looking forward to having to use a spring spreader.


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