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I used a Dremel Richard.


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I replaced my wiper blades for new from Melvyn Rutter Ltd.
Two * 7" and one * 6"
Will test out this weekend.
Previous originals were struggling.


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I got the first leaf spring back in today. Compared to what saw online I put the U-bolts on first, though I left them a little loose for now. Then I attached the fronts. Finally the rear with 2 helpers. I rigged up a strap around the end of the springs and a board as a lever. Then had one helper stand on it to pull the leaf springs down adjusting the link as it came down to avoid the wires. I had 2 washers between the link and the body, so I glued them together. I held them in place while the other helper worked the bolt in. Hopefully I can get the other side together tomorrow.

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Well done that seems a clever way to get there.


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This worked out very well, and should work as well for the other side.


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Just loaded her up for the trip down to Cranfield for the new hood.

Got a definite 'and what do you think you're doing with my car!' from the Petrolhead Cat 😄

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I'm at AWs on Tuesday. I'll keep an eye out


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Due to drop it off at opening time on Wednesday ... from here that means heading off tomorrow to get part way. If I make really good time I might try and get them to let me drop it off Tuesday before closing ... worth a try.

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Originally Posted by PaulyG
I got the first leaf spring back in today. Compared to what saw online I put the U-bolts on first, though I left them a little loose for now. Then I attached the fronts. Finally the rear with 2 helpers. I rigged up a strap around the end of the springs and a board as a lever. Then had one helper stand on it to pull the leaf springs down adjusting the link as it came down to avoid the wires. I had 2 washers between the link and the body, so I glued them together. I held them in place while the other helper worked the bolt in. Hopefully I can get the other side together tomorrow.


Nice Work....


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Thanks! I'd like to say it was easy, but it was far from it. I think the order is the key. And getting the nuts on the U-bolts is good to do while there is still plenty of room. Finish tightening them when everything else is complete.

One question I have, I've read that I should torque the U-bolts nuts to 30 ft lbs. I only have a conventional torque wrench that I would normally put a socket on, but that won't fit between the chassis and the springs. Any suggestions?


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