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**oldgold70c10** · 11-26-2018, 04:40 PM

I rebuilt my front end with engine in, no front clip. Tried using a spring compressor but no place to get it in good. Just used a jack under lower a-arm.
The nuts were not welded to the arms, and I am sure it was factory parts still.

11-26-2018, 04:40 PM	#5
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,023	Re: Build front suspension before or after mounting the engine? I rebuilt my front end with engine in, no front clip. Tried using a spring compressor but no place to get it in good. Just used a jack under lower a-arm. The nuts were not welded to the arms, and I am sure it was factory parts still. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel