Help pulling springs

nickb · Post by **nickb** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 2:47 pm

OK this might be a stupid question. I'm going to a U-pull it junk yard for explorer spings, I can't take a torch or a generator in the yard. So what would be the easiest way to get all the springs off and what size wrenchs would I need? Thanks for any help on the easiest way to get these off

84_4x4 · Post by **84_4x4** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:52 pm

not sure on wrench sizes but i would say pb blaster and a bfh (big flippin hammer) maybe some propane torch if thats allowed to put some heat to em if the bolts are stuck

Phillippi · Post by **Phillippi** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:34 pm

If they will let you take a sawsall cordless take it and cut the spring hangers off. Cut the u-bolts as well for a quik pull. If not take a socket set and a can of PB blast. Still should take too long. Maybe a cheater bar about 3' in case you need the leverage. Good luck.

bower100 · Post by **bower100** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 4:35 pm

nickb,

This might be too late to help you, but in case not here goes.

Just two days ago ,I wastrying to get the springs off a 1992 Sport Explorer thats going to the junkyard.

The u-bolt nuts on both the Explorer and the BII are 18mm...deep socket needed for the Explorer.

The spring eyebolts and nuts are 21m.

dave