caperover
07-09-2020, 03:30 PM
DPO -
The nice news,
Dreaded prior owner installed a new galvy chassis, springs & shocks.
Not so nice news.
When they installed the springs and shocks and straps they did not include the brake line shields, but rather tie wrapped the brake line to the U bolts that attach the springs to the axle. Fugly to say the least ,and yes, when a brake line rattles against metal, it wears through.
I have procured shiny new shields and now need to install them between the axle and the springs. Do I have to drop the entire rear end to do this or is there a smarter way - like can I unbolt the u-bolts and slide the shields into place? What needs to jacked up and supported.
If I have to pull the rear end, where would one place the jack stands on the frame?
Many thanks.
Roger B
Cape Cod
The nice news,
Dreaded prior owner installed a new galvy chassis, springs & shocks.
Not so nice news.
When they installed the springs and shocks and straps they did not include the brake line shields, but rather tie wrapped the brake line to the U bolts that attach the springs to the axle. Fugly to say the least ,and yes, when a brake line rattles against metal, it wears through.
I have procured shiny new shields and now need to install them between the axle and the springs. Do I have to drop the entire rear end to do this or is there a smarter way - like can I unbolt the u-bolts and slide the shields into place? What needs to jacked up and supported.
If I have to pull the rear end, where would one place the jack stands on the frame?
Many thanks.
Roger B
Cape Cod