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So I took out the front springs and axle this weekend and got them all clean and purdy - ready to paint.

The drivers side front spring rear mount (the mount that is almost underneath the steering box) is loose! This spring mount is riveted in.
(Passenger side is not loose, nor were the rear spring mount.)

Any tips on how to tighten up this mount? Remove the engine, get those rivets good and hot and 'wham!' them back in place? Drill the rivets out and replace with grade 8 bolts? Any advise is appreciated.


Lyn Gomes
1955 Chevy 1st series truck
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Don't heat the rivets. Work them cold.

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