Posted by Banditfarmer on April 28, 2014 at 11:08:51 from (65.27.225.54):
In Reply to: Re: OT Truck Repairs posted by Hobo,NC on April 28, 2014 at 10:16:35:
Well the ball joints had never been changed and both springs were shot, At some point in the trucks life it had a snow plow on it and when you hit a small pot hole in the road it was like you had no springs at all. With no weight on the truck there was about an inch and 1/2 between the rubber stop and the frame! When he pulled the springs out they were both broke on the bottom coil so it was a good thing I was having him do the work when I did. He is a good guy and knows what hes doing and has all the tools like the ball joint press and they fought all the way! When there 18 years old and never been apart they tend to fight you tooth and nail and I am glad it was him and not me cause I would have got a stick of dynamite! I guess the saying "With age comes wisdom" might be right cause I was smart enough to take it to him and he is young enough and dumb enough to want to do it! I think it was money well spent! Bandit
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