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JBill · 06-10-2012, 05:13 PM

When I did mine I was working on just an assembled chassis, no body mounted, so that made access a little better. Still, I recall just using a length of nylon cord to pull the spring around pretty easily. I'm thinking my springs must have been a little bit more generous in size or something, because I can sure sympathize with you folks having the problems. Still and all, isn't it solving apparently insurmountable problems like this (and finally pulling off those stubborn rear hubs!!) that makes restoring As such a satisfying hobby? Just sayin'.

06-10-2012, 05:13 PM	#8
JBill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 702	Re: Installing emergency brake return springs When I did mine I was working on just an assembled chassis, no body mounted, so that made access a little better. Still, I recall just using a length of nylon cord to pull the spring around pretty easily. I'm thinking my springs must have been a little bit more generous in size or something, because I can sure sympathize with you folks having the problems. Still and all, isn't it solving apparently insurmountable problems like this (and finally pulling off those stubborn rear hubs!!) that makes restoring As such a satisfying hobby? Just sayin'.