Old leaf spring equalizers have me paranoid
Hi Guys Today I was making a to do list to get the nomad ready for spring.I was inspecting the tires when I realized that I have never inspected the leaf springs.Well they looked ok but they are...
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My suspension parts are 43 years old, next week. I wouldn't worry about moving your trailer to get it to a place where it can be fixed.
Right now, I'm replacing control arms in the rear suspension of a car that has 207K miles, many of those through MN salted winter highways. Many of the bolts that attach the arms are rusted solid into the bushings. I've found the fastest and easiest way is to use a 4" angle grinder and cut the heads and shanks off. The arms will then drop off. If I'm replacing the bushings, I can drive the remaining bolt and bushing out while mounted in a vise.
Good luck with your suspension job, the old gal should pull straight and true for another 30 years.
Right now, I'm replacing control arms in the rear suspension of a car that has 207K miles, many of those through MN salted winter highways. Many of the bolts that attach the arms are rusted solid into the bushings. I've found the fastest and easiest way is to use a 4" angle grinder and cut the heads and shanks off. The arms will then drop off. If I'm replacing the bushings, I can drive the remaining bolt and bushing out while mounted in a vise.
Good luck with your suspension job, the old gal should pull straight and true for another 30 years.
