The Ford Barn - View Single Post - removing and separating the rear spring pack

john charlton · 08-22-2018, 02:42 AM

I have found when taking a rear spring apart the pack still holds a lot of energy. When moving a rear spring I used to carry it by holding it in the centre bolt position . I got to thinking if that nearly 90 year old rusty nut lets go it could take my arm off .I now drag them by one end so if anything does let go I am more or less out of the line of fire. I regard a rear spring with great respect,wrapping with chain and hefty "C" clamps when fitting to an axle .

John in lovely sunny morning Suffolk County England out this morning in my 76000 miles from new 28 phaeton to visit with a local club member with starting problems.

08-22-2018, 02:42 AM	#14
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: removing and separating the rear spring pack I have found when taking a rear spring apart the pack still holds a lot of energy. When moving a rear spring I used to carry it by holding it in the centre bolt position . I got to thinking if that nearly 90 year old rusty nut lets go it could take my arm off .I now drag them by one end so if anything does let go I am more or less out of the line of fire. I regard a rear spring with great respect,wrapping with chain and hefty "C" clamps when fitting to an axle . John in lovely sunny morning Suffolk County England out this morning in my 76000 miles from new 28 phaeton to visit with a local club member with starting problems.