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Joe K · 08-15-2019, 10:08 AM

MUCH easier to deal with the spring as part of the rear axle unit. Probably safer too.

When I took the spring off my axle, I used 3x3 oak section "strongbacks" around the pumpkin. Blocked under the spring ends such that as the spring flattened, it would hold the spring at a proper height to loosen the shackles.

Two pieces of all-thread, washers & nuts, one on either end of the strongback - tighten evenly until the shackes loosen. Be sure to leave enough all-thread available for "full release" position. (I simply didn't cut the 3' pieces of all-thread.)

Today I would do similar with a 20T press - same blocks but no strongbacks.

Joe K

08-15-2019, 10:08 AM	#11
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Rear Spring MUCH easier to deal with the spring as part of the rear axle unit. Probably safer too. When I took the spring off my axle, I used 3x3 oak section "strongbacks" around the pumpkin. Blocked under the spring ends such that as the spring flattened, it would hold the spring at a proper height to loosen the shackles. Two pieces of all-thread, washers & nuts, one on either end of the strongback - tighten evenly until the shackes loosen. Be sure to leave enough all-thread available for "full release" position. (I simply didn't cut the 3' pieces of all-thread.) Today I would do similar with a 20T press - same blocks but no strongbacks. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.