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Rear Suspension Completed!
Created on 2008-06-04 18:09:58
Completed the rear lowering project on Memorial Day weekend.
I ordered a couple of 7-leaf springs on Ebay for 35 bucks. I disassembled both springs and cleaned every leaf (wire brush on grinder works great!) Removed all rust/corrosion and re-primed and painted each leaf and each plastic strip between leaves. I put everything back together with the exception of the second longest leaf.
Re-installed the "new looking" leafs with poly bushes and Moss 1" lowering blocks. Also put the original shock absorber dampers back in. MUCH BETTER RIDE in my opinion. Plus they allow the rear sit lower I've discovered.
Overall, easy job with satisfactory results!!
I ordered a couple of 7-leaf springs on Ebay for 35 bucks. I disassembled both springs and cleaned every leaf (wire brush on grinder works great!) Removed all rust/corrosion and re-primed and painted each leaf and each plastic strip between leaves. I put everything back together with the exception of the second longest leaf.
Re-installed the "new looking" leafs with poly bushes and Moss 1" lowering blocks. Also put the original shock absorber dampers back in. MUCH BETTER RIDE in my opinion. Plus they allow the rear sit lower I've discovered.
Overall, easy job with satisfactory results!!
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Lowered rear looks much better!
Lowered rear looks much better!
Summary of Previous Journal Entries
Showing previous 3 journal entries:
| Title | Date | #Pic | #Cmt | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension Rebuild Complete | 2008-05-24 | 1 | New poly bushings New nuts/bolts/pins New seals New A-arms Installed Moss lowering(1") springs Quick re-paint (rust protectant) until I can do a... | |
| PECO Exhaust Installed | 2008-05-14 | 1 | Very smooth job, took only a couple hours and very little grumbling to get everything to fit nicely. Next: Continue the lowering rear suspension headache... | |
| Restoration Started | 2008-04-13 | 1 | Stripped interior and removed rubber bumpers. Though this will no doubt take me years, on my resto list in no particular order: Replace interior (probably bei... |
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