How to remove and replace spring and retaining pin in seat frame rail?, Seeking advice... Found a Safe, Quick solution! Options

[seanpaulmc]

My seat rails are pretty fugly. They are solid and operate flawlessly. Bushings in good shape with no cracking observable. The paint, however, is the opposite of good. I'd like to get these cleaned up repainted or powder coated.

My concern and caution is that if I take the spring's retaining pin out then I won't be able to get it reassembled.

Can anyone share a method to R&R that retaining pin and spring, hopefully not needed a shop press?





Thank you,
Sean

[bbrock]

And be careful. There are two things on these cars that are possessed by the devil and feed their blood lust with your digits. One is the well-known rear trunk torsion bars. The other is these roll pins. Don't let them bite you.

[seanpaulmc]

And be careful. There are two things on these cars that are possessed by the devil and feed their blood lust with your digits. One is the well-known rear trunk torsion bars. The other is these roll pins. Don't let them bite you.

So far I've been hesitant (afraid) to tackle those trunk torsion bars. Every time I use that broom handle I feel like they are mocking me. I've read the threads and the ER reports. With so much else to do still I'm in no hurry.

[bbrock]

And be careful. There are two things on these cars that are possessed by the devil and feed their blood lust with your digits. One is the well-known rear trunk torsion bars. The other is these roll pins. Don't let them bite you.

So far I've been hesitant (afraid) to tackle those trunk torsion bars. Every time I use that broom handle I feel like they are mocking me. I've read the threads and the ER reports. With so much else to do still I'm in no hurry.

McMark's torsion bar removal tool makes the dreaded trunk spring job safe and easy. You can buy them at 914R now https://914rubber.com/rear-trunk-spring-pre...-relieving-tool

To be honest, I didn't have much luck with 914R seat roll pin install tool but could have been operator error. Like Ian, I reused the original roll pins as I could not drive in the replacements that came with the kit.