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03-10-2012, 11:53 AM
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kaos
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Hi there,
I have just removed the leaf springs from my XM wagon and noticed that it was quite a task to get the front shackle bolts out. They come in from the direction of the sills (unlike a Mustang which come in from the centre of the car) making it difficult to get the bolt past the sill. While I was able to twist the spring enough to get the bolt out I am not as confident that I will be able to get them back togeter with Nolathane bushes fitted to new springs. Does anyone know any tricks here. Thanks, Todd |
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03-10-2012, 04:27 PM
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64 Deluxe 4 door
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Raxacoricofallapatorius
Posts: 10,411
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lots of soapy water on the bushes. I used rubber bushes in mine and if you start the bolt at an angle you can usually lever it up past the sill and your set.
& I agree its a stupid design
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03-10-2012, 08:37 PM
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kaos
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Thanks redxm, I will give it a go.
Interesting how similar these fishshop Falcons are to Mustangs, but the Mustang puts the bolt in the logical way! Cheers |
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XM wagon leaf spring bolts
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