Easiest way to get to front springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

r0lf- · 08-22-2004, 05:48 PM

Pop the balljoint on the LCA or the u bolts to it? My book says U bolts, but I dont wanna do that and I have a feeling it would be much simpler to get it out with a jack and the balljoint, wouldnt need a spring compressor then.

PrimeredThunder · 08-22-2004, 08:17 PM

I've done both methods and I found the LCA Balljoint is easiest after doing it plenty of times! Good luck,

KEnny

69ride · 08-22-2004, 10:16 PM

i undid the ubolts, first time doing it so I don't know how hard the balljoint way is but the other way is pretty easy, no spring compressor is needed either way I would imagine at least I never needed one, again Good Luck either way

cdowns · 08-22-2004, 10:27 PM

i like the balljoint method

TIMSPEED · 08-22-2004, 10:28 PM

On our trucks, the lower balljoint castle nut is easiest, then let down the jack and watch out.

r0lf- · 08-22-2004, 10:44 PM

well of course you anchor down the spring. :p

08-22-2004, 05:48 PM	#1
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Easiest way to get to front springs? Pop the balljoint on the LCA or the u bolts to it? My book says U bolts, but I dont wanna do that and I have a feeling it would be much simpler to get it out with a jack and the balljoint, wouldnt need a spring compressor then. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

08-22-2004, 08:17 PM	#2
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	I've done both methods and I found the LCA Balljoint is easiest after doing it plenty of times! Good luck, KEnny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

08-22-2004, 10:16 PM	#3
69ride All Go, No Show Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Creighton SK Posts: 286	i undid the ubolts, first time doing it so I don't know how hard the balljoint way is but the other way is pretty easy, no spring compressor is needed either way I would imagine at least I never needed one, again Good Luck either way __________________ 69 LWB Rebuilt 283, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb, Mild Melling Cam, HEI.

08-22-2004, 10:27 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i like the balljoint method __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-22-2004, 10:28 PM	#5
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	On our trucks, the lower balljoint castle nut is easiest, then let down the jack and watch out. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-22-2004, 10:44 PM	#6
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	well of course you anchor down the spring. :p __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!



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