How to INSTALL leaf springs ON a classic mustang

[@dennispetersen511]

For people with no lift (like me), put the rear end frame on jackstands. Once you remove the u-bolt nuts and shock nut from the plate (on each side), jack up the rear axle (just under the rear differential) so the axles are off the leafs. Slide another set of jackstands under the axle on each side and let the axles rest on those jackstands so you can take off the old leaf springs and install the new ones. Jack up the rear differential again, remove the jackstands, and slowly align the axles to the new leafs on the resting points. Lastly, I have a convertible (like the one in the video) but if you have a hardtop coupe, the upper shock bolts are accessible from the trunk compartment (not behind the back seat like in this video). I saw a video on the location for the fastback models. I'm pretty sure it's located from inside as well but those backseats fold down so it's a different setup than the convertible.

[@AutoRepairTips757]

That’s great advice, I love working on classic cars, we’re in the middle of restoring a 1967 Mercury Monterey convertible, I believe the customer told me with this model it was just around 1000 made

[@PrimalEdge]

Great video, very informative. I love the step-by-step.

[@Donny.C.wlWilliams]

Good video don't forget to torque with vehicle on the ground

[@jamesdrew7315]

Great video!!! Good instruction!!!👍

[@AutoRepairTips757]

thanks