PBB FTW.

Did you get the shackle kit? That should have all the hardware - I got it all from hotchkis.

Where you doing this, at home or work?

Yeah, I got the Gen GT series leaf springs kit, and they come with the shackle kit and hardware. And yes, I will be doing it in my garage.

Got air tools? A bunch of jack stands?

Yes to both.

That is good. You'll need them. And a coil spring compressor, which you can 'rent' at advance auto :)

Actualy, the coils Im getting done at work, since they are cheaper there then summit. And while they are there...and since they have to take out teh shocks and probably remove the swaybar...ill have that done as well. Maybe the tie rod sleeves....hrm
Oh yeah, and the Alignment.

That makes it easier.

Aye, it does. I want to get the rear stuff done at the house, and if its possible, somehow get the subframe bushings in (gotta read that how to thing), and then get the front end stuff done at work.
Then Im gunna try to find a place where I can have the subframes welded up.

Subframe bushings aren't hard. Do one side at a time and you should be fine. Worst case, you break a cage nut and you have to pull the carpet and attack the bolt from the top.

Dont jinx it. Im really clueless on even how to approach it. Im gunna have to go over Scott's house one day to see how it works.

Not trying to jinx it for you man, just trying to make sure you are prepared for the worst. :-? Make sure you Kroil or PB Blast the bolts for a few days ahead of time.

Yeah, Im gunna start preping the rear shakle bolts tomorrow morning before I go to work.
Actualy...I might take it to work tomorrow...hrm..who knows.

Ok, so yeah I took her to work the past 2 days. Hrm..I wonder how long it will take for PTFB to send the parts? I hope I get to see a UPS package on my door step some time between Monday and Tuesday.

I ended up having to drill out the upper LH shackle nut. Drilled a through the nut with 1/8" or so bit, then hit it with a chisel. Be prepared. A nut cracker would probably work too.

30+ year old leaf springs don't come out easy. On my 68 I had to sawzall the rear shackle bolts. On the front (rear) spring mounts I ended up snapping 2 out of 3 J clips and the bolts just spun so I had to hacksaw blade and drill out those bolts too. Definitely be prepared for the worst and put the car where it can be for a while if things get really tough. If you want a hand, just give a shout.

I think the gf is gunna give me a hand...her first time with cars. Wish HER luck.

Tell her to have a wide variety of hammers ready :mrgreen:

- Justin

Ahahahaha...yeah, she's gunna hear that story at some point...probably when Im taking out the drive shaft.
I soooo friggin hope that Brown drops 2 big boxes off tomorrow. I will be beyond excitement.

QFMFT

Update
UPS dropped off the Eibachs at work, and they lookin fine.
FedEx dropped off the subframes, and they look sweet!
Waiting on frame bushings, leaf springs, and front sway bar.
Sway shipped on the 13th, frame bushings went out yesterday with what I hope to be the leaf springs as well.

Ok...everything else is here except the leaf springs. Even the leaf spring shakles are here. The big component, the leaf springs, have yet to arrive. Looks like Im gunna do the fronts first at work, then the rears.