RE: Powder Coating at Home

[Jon Pike <jhpike@domain.elided>]

> I remove two spring pan bolts opposite each other, (usually NOT the one
> that holds the sway bar and it's mate).  Then, install the all-thread
> thru the bolt holes with the flat bar across the bottom of the spring pan
> and tighten the nuts.  Remove the other two bolts from the spring pan. 
> Alternately loosen the nuts on the all-thread and let the pressure off
> the spring.
Is this pretty stable?  I wonder about the ability for the spring/arm to 
 move sideways with only a two point line of support?

I'd like comments on those who have been there.. sure would save time to 
only have to do two instead of four..  but want to live to tell the tale!


> Also, the rear springs even though you didn't ask.  Again support the car
> by the frame with jack stands.  Let the differential hang by the retainer
> straps.  Disconnect the rear sway bar. Take the bottom nuts off the
> shocks.  Put your jack under the rear of the trailing arm, pull the bolt
> and let her down.  Boy, did I feel stupid when I learned that trick!!  I
> fought one for hours with a spring compressor trying to get it apart!!
Aha!  I was wondering if I needed the Harbor Freight compressor I picked 
up.. fuggeddaboutit for the fronts.  The rears I probably could use it 
on.. but as I suspected, there might be another way,  and I'll be taking 
it back to Harbor unused.

Anyone comment on this or other rear axle dismounts? (sounds Gymnastic!)

Jon and Marica
77 Spider,  many rotten rubber bushings
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