Need help on dropping my rear end...(PIC)

[Transtar60]

I replaced the rear springs on my 59 lark this past winter.

I used a sawzall to cut the old bolts and bought new bolts.

Even if you are reusing your old springs, it maybe easier to cut the
bolt and then get the spring up on a work bench to drive the bolt
out.(Or use the smoke wrench on it).

The problem is , the inner steel shell of the bushing has over the last
half century adhered itself to the bolt.

David Carter wrote:
> Howdy StudeNuts,
>
> I'm trying to drop my rear end and I've never done this before. I'm
> following the Shop Manual but am having trouble getting my lower shackle
> bolts to come out. I've got all the bolts loose on the spring half of the
> shackles, both front and back.
>
> I've got the driver rear shackle out but got stuck on the passenger rear.
> I've got the pumpkin jacked up to remove the weight on the springs per the
> manual.
>
> I tried putting pressure on the end of the bolt using a large wrench jammed
> in the space between the frame and tire well. I then turn the bolt head
> while putting pressure on the threaded end using the wrench. This worked on
> the drivers side but this time it won't .
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated,
> David Carter
> San Jose, CA.
> 1951 Studebaker Business Coupe
> 1986 Mercedes 560SL Coupe
> http://home.att.net/~dcatsdesigns/51BzeCpe/Default.htm
> http://home.att.net/~dcat917/Default.htm
> http://home.att.net/~stude53/Default.htm
>
>
>

[StudeBob]

David,

Remove the U-bolts that hold the pass side spring to the axle. Set the
axle a bit forward on the spring (assuming you have the driveshaft
disconnected) Then pull the spring off the shackle you show in the photo.

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