Re: lazy man needs to change his leaf springs

[dodge440 via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Neal,

 Working in a service station in the mid 1960s we would support the axle center section with a a support, Stand or Hydraulic Jack and only replace one spring at a time  and then do the other side after the 1st side is completely secured.

We also took off the wheels once they were not supporting the the car. More Room to work.

Jim

On Apr 17, 2022, at 12:30 PM, neal zimmerman <neal.zimmerman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

OK ffolkes, I have a question for the experts here. Is it possible to change out the leaf springs on the 65 coronet while leaving the rear axle in place. The reason being is I don't want to crack open the T-block brake hose and have to bleed it all over again. It seems like it's possible but I want to make sure there's not something I am overlooking.

    If I can separate the axle housing from the leaf springs and raise the axle housing up high ( with a jack) and rest the axle on jack stands to hold  the axle housing  while I install the  leafs and then  lower the  housing back down onto leafs, it should work right? Of course I realize I need to have the car itself on stands as well before I begin,

   One potential issue I see is that once I have the axle housing free, the weight of the pinion is going to want to swivel earthwards , so I need to figure out some sort of way to prevent that. Maybe I can build some sort of wooden jig that would go between the jack and the axle to prevent that.

   Or is there a better way , or something I am overlooking?

  Did I mention I really hate bleeding brakes!!

    Neal Zimmerman

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