michael collins > 1983 Ford Bronco > open folder Springs

here is the drivers side rear as we started.
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Here is the way the rear springs looked before i did anything. you can see the spring clamp is comin...
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here is the other side. same issues
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you can see the spring clamp is pulling apart. here are the springs before i rebuilt them.
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Here is the stock spring and shim block on the pass side.
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i had to cut the bolt head off to get the shackle and spirng off the trick. this is a common issue.
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i tried a few different ways to remove the rubber bushing i tried drilling, pressing them out i foun...
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Here is the other end. same steps.
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I hammered the clamp back to its correct shape.
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these were a 4" superlift spring so i just cleaned and painted them.
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here she is going back together.
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here is the pass side all done.
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Here is the rear end all bolted back in place.
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here is the springs and shackle flip installed.
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Please do not do this---a long day of the stupids hit me. i wanted to see what full droop looked lik...
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Here is a shot from the rear with the springs back in place.
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full droop happens at 5'3" (Measured at the bed lip) not bad.
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