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SB Jim
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by SB Jim » 3rd March 2010 - 2:27pm
Hi
I'm replacing a straight axle gearbox into my 68 squareback, how do I lift the spring plates to locate the axle tubes (or do I need to?). The gearbox is virtually in with the tubes fitted. I guess I should have held the spring plates in place when I removed the old box
Any help appreciated
Cheers
Jim
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SB Jim
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by SB Jim » 3rd March 2010 - 2:31pm
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purplepeter
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by purplepeter » 3rd March 2010 - 4:44pm
Put a chain or strap over the top of the upper shock mounting & loop it down onto the floor.put your trolley jack on top of the loop & jack up against the springplate
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SB Jim
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by SB Jim » 3rd March 2010 - 7:43pm
Cheers
Will give that a go
Jim
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blistered
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by blistered » 3rd March 2010 - 10:56pm
Or lower the car
That'll sort it