krytellan
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Hi all,
Been gone a while but I'm back now. In a few weeks I am going to undertake the leaf spring replacement for my '80 Volare wagon. I already have the springs (5-leaf, all good there) as well as all of the hangers involved (thanks Deconstructor Jim!). I will be re-using the stock plate that hangs from the axle. I will also be replacing the rear shocks, though I don't think that adds any relevance here.
My question comes down to preparedness. I will be purchasing 2 sets of these bushings and two sets of these bushings to do the job. The new springs have the round front hole rather than the oval one and comes packed with the busing and metal sleeve for the bolt. Am I properly prepared for the whole job, ability notwithstanding? I know I may need to get new U-clamps after they come off and will repaint the plate. Any particular recommendation for the black paint I use for the hardware?
Thanks all. I'll have a limited window once I start and am trying to identify anything I may have missed now.
Been gone a while but I'm back now. In a few weeks I am going to undertake the leaf spring replacement for my '80 Volare wagon. I already have the springs (5-leaf, all good there) as well as all of the hangers involved (thanks Deconstructor Jim!). I will be re-using the stock plate that hangs from the axle. I will also be replacing the rear shocks, though I don't think that adds any relevance here.
My question comes down to preparedness. I will be purchasing 2 sets of these bushings and two sets of these bushings to do the job. The new springs have the round front hole rather than the oval one and comes packed with the busing and metal sleeve for the bolt. Am I properly prepared for the whole job, ability notwithstanding? I know I may need to get new U-clamps after they come off and will repaint the plate. Any particular recommendation for the black paint I use for the hardware?
Thanks all. I'll have a limited window once I start and am trying to identify anything I may have missed now.