Front Suspension Overhaul w/ Engine Out
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Front Suspension Overhaul w/ Engine Out
OK, I've got the engine out doing my rebuild and not it seems that its my golden opportunity to clean up the bay and redo the suspension. Do the same instructions pretty much apply to removing the control arms and replacing bushings etc whether the engine is out or not? Or do I have an advantage having the block and radiator out first? ie Can I skip some steps? 
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The advantage is having more room, the downside is getting load on the springs when you need to put them back in, with the engine in you could havs wedged them in there and lower the jack to laod up the lower control arm and connect the spindle, now you have to use a spring compressor.
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St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
The advantage is having more room, the downside is getting load on the springs when you need to put them back in, with the engine in you could havs wedged them in there and lower the jack to laod up the lower control arm and connect the spindle, now you have to use a spring compressor.
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Spring compressor is a pain - unless required for stock (long) springs.
Easiest is to get someone to sit on the fender while jacking.
I installed my front suspension when it was a bare frame.
In the garage, I set the frame on stands - then safely attached
(2) 2x4s that wedged against the overhead floor joists.
This won't work too well with the body on.
Easiest is to get someone to sit on the fender while jacking.
I installed my front suspension when it was a bare frame.
In the garage, I set the frame on stands - then safely attached
(2) 2x4s that wedged against the overhead floor joists.
This won't work too well with the body on.
