Rear spring front pin stuck

[jcsb]

After reading through Roger Moments book I came upon the rear spring removal process. True to his comments the front pin was stuck and sometimes the only thing you can do is cut it out with a hacksaw. Tried a few different approaches with no success and decided the next thing was the saw. I purchased a pneumatic hacksaw. Unlike a sawzall the pneumatic hacksaw moves a much smaller distance.

Well it took about 3-4 minutes and went right through. Thought I would post in case anyone else has a similar problem and would like another option.

John

 

[Healey Nut]

After reading through Roger Moments book I came upon the rear spring removal process. True to his comments the front pin was stuck and sometimes the only thing you can do is cut it out with a hacksaw. Tried a few different approaches with no success and decided the next thing was the saw. I purchased a pneumatic hacksaw. Unlike a sawzall the pneumatic hacksaw moves a much smaller distance.

Well it took about 3-4 minutes and went right through. Thought I would post in case anyone else has a similar problem and would like another option.

John

Wish I had thought of that idea when I did mine ..I broke out the hacksaw blade wrapped it in duct tape for a handle and went at it manually .....took for ever and still have the scarred knuckles as proof .
I gotta get one of them there tools .

 

[jcsb]

It really save time and a lot of grief. I'm almost finished stripping the car and this was the first thing that really slowed me down (except for myself). The best part is the short stroke allows you to get where you need to get without worrying about hitting something. Will be coming up your way in a few weeks to drop off the superstructure with Jules.

John

 

[bob hughes]

Wish I had thought of that idea when I did mine ..I broke out the hacksaw blade wrapped it in duct tape for a handle and went at it manually .....took for ever and still have the scarred knuckles as proof .
I gotta get one of them there tools


Know the feeling, I started removing the bolts on my front suspension that way when I could not drift them out, and after the first bolt - about half a day, I bought an air saw - 5 minutes job done.



Bob

 

[CLEAH]

Dang, I wish I knew about this tool. My weapon of choice was the Sawzall. Every single bushing (except for 2) were seized, and I became expert at holding the sawzall in exactly the right spot to keep from bottoming out, especially in the lower wishbone mounts. But I have two more to do...the rear spring front pins! I've not tried my magic yet with the sawzall--if it does not work, I now have the solution. Thanks John!

 

[jcsb]

Bought mine through Amazon. The other neat part is even though you get some (3) pre-made short blades, you can cut a regular hack saw blade and make your own short blades. I used a dremel tool with an abrasive wheel to cut a regular hacksaw blade. I got 3 blades out of one hacksaw blade.
John

 

[bob hughes]

Nice one John

I did the same


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Bob

 

[CLEAH]

John,

I wanted to report in and let you know that your suggestion is a winner! The aluminum spacer that the steering box bolts go through was completely seized to the bolts--totally fused by electrolysis. My trusty sawzall would not fit in the small space, so I picked up an air reciprocating saw and it did the trick. My new favorite tool. A few notes for others: Rigid has a "roofing cutter," which is the same thing as the reciprocating saw. It just comes with a roofing blade. That's what my Home Depot had. Also, make sure you use a hacksaw blade made for cutting heavy steel, otherwise nothing much happens when trying to cut a bolt.

Thanks again for the tip!

 

[jcsb]

Thanks guys! I always love it when someone let's me in on a tip that really has frustrated me. Plus one blade supplies you with three. Yep the wrong blade type will do nothing but rub the teeth off.

John