just a few ?s

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:17 am

when changing the shackles is there anything specisl that needs to be done or just remove the old and replace with new?Does the spring pack have tension on it?

Post by **Walt** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:55 am

I've replaced several sets on different vehicles. The main thing is to jack the vehicle up by the frame or bumper, allowing the tires/axle to hang free. This removes alot of the tenstion in the springs. depending on the length of the shackles, you may have to pry the springs up or down to get them to line up with the shackles correctly. When I put Bubaloo's shackles on my truck a few months ago, the whole process took me less than an hour.

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:39 am

I actually just changed back to stock shackles two days ago... I didn't like the sway on the freeway when changing lanes quickly. I does help to have two people to do the job, but it is possible to be done by yourself.

2kwik4u · Post by **2kwik4u** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:05 pm

I woulda added a sway bar

Not like these things are cornering machines though

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:49 pm

I thought about it! But I didn't like the big height difference from the back to the front! But once I took those things off, I couldn't believe how much better it handled! lol I'll probably keep them in my garage for the time being... Who knows what I'll do??

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:12 pm

ok next ? got the old shackle off now how in the H*LL do I go about getting the leaf far enough from the frame to get th new 1 on they are tight and no movement

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:14 pm

Jack up the frame a little more or have a friend pull down on the leaf spring to get the other one on there.

Post by **Walt** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:27 pm

I use jack stands and my hilift jack to get the wheels completelly off the ground after I've loosened the bolts. This usually takes the stress of the leaf springs.

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:16 pm

backs dont now to compress the damn coils on the front the tool I had was a POS

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 1:57 pm

almost done then another snag

the front has coil over struts and I cant get the strut loose the nuts just spinning the entire inside of the strut and idea how to stop the inside from spinning and get that nut off?

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:04 pm

There may be a special tool available to hold the strut while turning the nut. Look at the top of the strut where the nut is, there may be a torx or some other way to counter hold it on the strut itself. Usually when I do a strut I use an O2 sensor wrench. It depends on the size of the nut that you are trying to remove.

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:08 pm

I can get an 8mm wrench on it but cant get it to turn

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:13 pm

Are you doing it by hand or with a compressor?? Let the spring up so it puts tension on the top. Just a suggestion.

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:17 pm

I have tried both compressed and not and yes I have been using air tools

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:19 pm

Well I'm out of suggestions, Maybe HJ has some??? Sorry I cant be more helpful.

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 2:27 pm

Just use "Datsun" thoughts

top_sgt · Post by **top_sgt** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:16 pm

maybe a BFH!!! the flame wrench works good, too!!!!!!!

(just kidding)

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 5:32 pm

finally got it had to put the end in a vise . Now my datsun will fit 33s without rubbing shes 2 1/2in higher now

thanks for any and all help

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 4:17 am

well I got her done and yes I know its a s-10 site but I gotta show ya

before

after

before

after

before

after

now shes screeming for her new wheels and tires

Post by **HenryJ** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 4:22 am

Time for some Jordans

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 6:30 am

Looks pretty sweet! I think it's great that you get the exact same camera angles each time!!

bwenny247 · Post by **bwenny247** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:24 am

nicely done!

i like the stance it has. nothing over the top but definitly noticable
you get an attaboy!

jeff024 · Post by **jeff024** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 11:24 am

BobbleSmitty wrote:Looks pretty sweet! I think it's great that you get the exact same camera angles each time!!

when I take pics I take it to the school across the street and park in the same spot every time

SONOMA915 · Post by **SONOMA915** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:43 am

That is lookin pretty sweet!!!