any tips on getting out the rear springs?

[milspecjimmy]

with out using a torch near the gas tank? any suggestions on sawzall blade types, or something, i dont want to drop the tank out and i dont want to blow it up with the torches, and a hand hack saw is tooo sloooowwww
thanks guys
~~~jeff /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

 

[tRustyK5]

I used a 6" cutting disc on my 5" grinder and zipped right through the bolts...

If you want to do this make sure you wear gloves and eye protection.

Rene

 

[milspecjimmy]

never thought of that, i have a 6 inch craftsman grinder, ill have to get a disc

 

[tRustyK5]

Get a 7-9" disc for that grinder or it may not cut deep enough to get all the way through. The disc I used was 1/8" thick and originally intended for a Skil saw. I removed the guard on my grinder and it made short work of the bolts...

Rene

 

[milspecjimmy]

those suckahs are outta there. the 7-1/4" skill saw blade for metal worked like a jimmy through a mud pit /forums/images/icons/grin.gif i am going to eat dinner then finish up the rear suspension. then i get to dive into putting my stock exhaust back on /forums/images/icons/smirk.gif

 

[tRustyK5]

I hate doing that to the spring bolts but it's pretty rare that any wrench will take em off...congrats!

Rene

 

[KRAZIE87K5]

I know its after the fact, but I agree 100% - grinder is the only way to go! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif Glad you got them out... I wasted 4 hours trying my sawzall before I went and bought the grinder! Live and learn I guess! /forums/images/icons/tongue.gif

-Dan

 

[RESTORE89]

i just used the torch, and a sheet of flame retardant stuff, like they make the mitts for catching hot rivets out of, and just covered the tank and fill neck areas

 

[cityfarmer2]

Try Mouse Milk works like a champ even on corroded U-Bolts

 

[R72K5]

when you guys removed your packs were you replacing packs with replacement, or taller, or adding leaves ?
reason i ask is cuz i have all kind sof extra packs and loose laves laying around and i want to add to front and rear packs soon,.

thanks

 

[RESTORE89]

adding a rear addaleaf for ride leveling and cahnging out wornout bushings

 

[milspecjimmy]

i just replaced all 4 springs with 4" lift springs. any one need some really nice stock fronts? there up for grabs

 

[R72K5]

how bad are lift packs priced right now ?

thanks