Boot springs

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#1 Boot springs

Post by Bernie2015 » Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:18 pm

Well I've got the bugger off - question is how to replace the broken springs and reassemble?
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#2 Re: Boot springs

Post by mgcjag » Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:37 pm

Bernie...the search function works well....plenty of info here re springs...also similar topics below...Steve
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#3 Re: Boot springs

Post by Bernie2015 » Sat Mar 28, 2020 3:22 pm

Found some good info thanks Steve - been putting this off for a while!
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#4 Re: Boot springs

Post by ianfey » Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:40 am

Wear thick leather gloves.the springs are like razor blades. Good video on YouTube where a guy made up a jig which made it look easy

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#5 Re: Boot springs

Post by Heuer » Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:45 am

From our Knowledge Base:
Boot Spring Replacement Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9v1yz7d2fflvb ... 1.pdf?dl=1
Boot Spring Replacement Guide (Dick Maury): https://www.dropbox.com/s/sue9kcr2wsj08 ... 2.pdf?dl=1
Boot Spring Replacement Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g4gepgl9vas91 ... l.pdf?dl=1
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#6 Re: Boot springs

Post by Bernie2015 » Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:35 am

Great thank you will give it a go at some point keep putting it off!!
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