New_spring_with_cast_blast.JPG 870 hits | 39.37 KB | Posted: 6/30/03 The new spring after being wire-brushed with a coat of "Cast-Blast" followed with 2 coats of gloss black flexible paint. (Posted in: Install)
The spring hook at the top of the spring is a 13mm (if memory serves) and comes off easily.
The nut in the center of the spring [cup] was an 1 1/8" - I used a combination wrench through the spring coils to br... (Posted in: Install)
new_v._old_spring.JPG 797 hits | 24.41 KB | Posted: 6/30/03 About 8:30pm this is the old spring (right) compared to the new spring (left). They were the exact same height, but the new is obviously much more stout. (Posted in: Install)
11pm_completed_driver.JPG 1031 hits | 13.44 KB | Posted: 6/30/03 After a fierce downpour and a rush to finish this side before sleeping...here is the picture taken just before going in for the night. Sorry about the quality of it. (Posted in: Install)
Complete_driver_-_next_day.JPG 1033 hits | 33.54 KB | Posted: 6/30/03 Completed driver's side the following morning about 11am. After starting on the other side. (Posted in: Install)
Pass_with_all_removed.JPG 1120 hits | 47.67 KB | Posted: 6/30/03 Passenger side after removing the tire. (Posted in: Install)
Pass_prepped_with_shock.JPG 1130 hits | 46.65 KB | Posted: 6/30/03 New shock w/stock 18mm nut and bolt on the bottom and 9/16" nut on top. Just a note, do not do as I did in this picture...do not attach the bottom of the shock before installing the spring...it is VERY VERY difficult to push down on the axle when the... (Posted in: Install)
After_Pass.JPG 1178 hits | 39.34 KB | Posted: 6/30/03 Taken from the same position as the before picture. Totally finished.
Now, just a side note, it seems to me that as these springs "set" to my Bronco, instead of getting lower as the springs break in, they actually seem to be raising more, I will ... (Posted in: Install)