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Old 05-03-2006, 09:55 PM   #1
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Help with rear coil spring upper bolt

I am trying to remove my rear springs to install my bags. Is the upper spring bolt attached to a nut inside the frame? If so how do you get in there? I really wish I had a hoist!!!!
Does anyone have a bare frame that they could take a picture of for me so I can see exactly what I am dealing with?
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Old 05-03-2006, 11:01 PM   #2
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Re: Help with rear coil spring upper bolt

There should be a nut inside the frame rail. Where the crossmember "splits" to go to the upper and lower portions of the frame rail is where the nut is. If you haven't done a c-notch yet you should be able to get to it from the front or the back with a standard wrench. If you have done a c-notch you will have to go from the front.
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Old 05-03-2006, 11:15 PM   #3
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Re: Help with rear coil spring upper bolt

Thanks for the picture. I think I can get this tackled tomorrow.
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Re: Help with rear coil spring upper bolt

No Problem, I'm just waiting to see you get your Jimmy bagged to give me motivation to get to work on my Blazer.
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Old 05-04-2006, 10:18 PM   #5
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Re: Help with rear coil spring upper bolt

Thanks for the help, I got it off. I used my wife's mirror, I hope she doens't notice the greasy finger prints!
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Old 05-04-2006, 11:22 PM   #6
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Sweet! I'll be watching your other thread for progress pics. I can't wait to see it laid out.
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