GM tool J-23028
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GM tool J-23028
Hey all,
I've read a lot on here about spring installation, and I never felt comfortable with the compressors. I have the original shop manual, and it references a GM toll J-23028. It looks pretty simple, but costs about 400 new. I went to a fabrication shop today who said he could make it for 35 bucks. I'll post pictures and let you know ow it goes as soon as I get it.
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MPH
I've read a lot on here about spring installation, and I never felt comfortable with the compressors. I have the original shop manual, and it references a GM toll J-23028. It looks pretty simple, but costs about 400 new. I went to a fabrication shop today who said he could make it for 35 bucks. I'll post pictures and let you know ow it goes as soon as I get it.
Cheers!
MPH
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Re: GM tool J-23028
It worked pretty well! It was the only way I could get the front end back together. I'll take pictures of it when I get home, and make a few recommendations when I have a full size keyboard.
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Re: GM tool J-23028
Because I was installing Spohn's tubular control arms, my jack looked close enough to be slipping off I didnt want to jack it all the way in place. Spohn's tech support (I am paraphrasing slightly because it was a couple years ago now) basically said, "just do it the normal way from the manual." Since my Dad bought the 88 Pontiac shop manual with the car, I went down the 23028 rabbit hole.
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Re: GM tool J-23028
Because I was installing Spohn's tubular control arms, my jack looked close enough to be slipping off I didnt want to jack it all the way in place. Spohn's tech support (I am paraphrasing slightly because it was a couple years ago now) basically said, "just do it the normal way from the manual." Since my Dad bought the 88 Pontiac shop manual with the car, I went down the 23028 rabbit hole.
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How does this work?
I'm assuming you attach the strut/spindle to the A-arm and then place this on the inner part of the A-arm and then jack it up until the bolt holes line up?
I'm assuming you attach the strut/spindle to the A-arm and then place this on the inner part of the A-arm and then jack it up until the bolt holes line up?
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