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As per my previous post it only applies to 75 - 78 C bodies so if you have never unbolted the springs on one of those models then you haven't needed the tool. If you have a workshop manual you can verify it yourself.... not sure why there are so many disbelievers on this forum who think they...

Sorry been a bit busy. Here are the photos of the spreader tool I made. As per the above posts don't attempt to remove the spring without a tool.

I will post some photos and then it will be clear that it can't be done without a tool to spread the spring as it is under tension so if any bolts are just done without the tool it will violently spring back under load.

Just pointing out a fact dickhead

I will I do when I refit the springs.

thanks for everyone's response but it is obvious that no one who responded has actually removed the leaf springs from a 1975-78 C body. I ended up making my own spreader tool and the manual is correct.. DON'T attempt to remove the springs without the tool as it is dangerous to remove and...

Thanks for the reply but the spreader tool only applies to C bodies from 75 to 78 so yours is a different set up.

Yes it looks straightforward but the book warns to never do it without using this tool so i need some feedback from someone who has actually done this job and can advise exactly how to do it safely.

Hi everyone I have a 1976 dodge Monaco aka a Bluesmobile and am changing the bushes in the rear leaf springs. I have a manual and it says to use a spreader tool to relieve tension on the rear mount (see attached image from manual). Can anyone advise how to do this safely without the special...

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