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Old 06-23-2015, 11:20 AM
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This is what I use. Works good made by OER I think. Kind of tricky to find the exact angle and location to install the spring. Barry's 65 chevelle with 1 " taller springs put it to the test for sure.

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Old 06-23-2015, 12:31 PM
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: m22mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lynn
How's that work out for you when there is no engine in the car... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

I use the same one Verne show's a picture off, I glued thin neoprene rubber strips to the jaws to help from slipping.

Mike </div></div>

Even with the compressor, I still used a floor jack because of no engine in the car. I have a complete photo step by step of how I did it, but the files are too big I guess and won't post. I ran straps under the floor jack and attached to the frame so when the jack lifted the lower control arm, it couldn't lift the frame. IT was tedious to set up but in the long run everything was a breeze to put back together. I wish I could post the photos.

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] </div></div>

Verne -- I've used then same method and it works well ... just be cautious! TAZ
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Lynn we need pictures!!
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Old 06-23-2015, 01:46 PM
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I tried reducing the size but it still won't post for some reason. Same size as many others that did work.

One other trick is to always attach the spindle to the lower ball joint first, then as the control arm is lifted, guide the upper ball joint down into the spindle. It's kind of a balancing act but if you hang the spindle on the upper joint first, you'll have to raise the lower A arm much further to get the ball joint above the spindle in order to drop it in the hole.

Yes Lynn, once they started having seat belt buzzers, door ajar buzzers, headlights on buzzers, key in ignition buzzers, etc I kinda lost interest.

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Old 06-23-2015, 10:39 PM
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Billohio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lynn we need pictures!! </div></div>

Sorry. I make it a point to NOT document my stupidity.

Wouldn't let my kids bring out the vieo camera when I had Sherri pulling a tree over with the tractor while I took a chain saw to the base either. We only had a couple feet of clearance to work with making sure to miss the roof. I figure the video just increased the chances of something horrible happening. BTW, it missed the roof.
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