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Title: Front spring installation
Post by: V8_bloke_28 on June 12, 2020, 04:38:11 AM

Hi
Any ideas on how to install the front springs without scratching the new paint?
Spring compressors I think will damage the paint.
Cheers

Title: Re: Front spring installation
Post by: BKnapp on June 12, 2020, 07:42:53 AM

It’s my understanding that the springs weren’t painted and I have had good luck with this compression tool.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-7045b

Title: Re: Front spring installation
Post by: Crgjohnson on June 12, 2020, 08:58:32 AM

Use this one

Title: Re: Front spring installation
Post by: CharlesTurner on June 12, 2020, 09:35:30 AM

Quote from: Crgjohnson on June 12, 2020, 08:58:32 AM

Use this one

+1, no issues with paint using this compressor.

Title: Re: Front spring installation
Post by: Bossbill on June 12, 2020, 01:50:37 PM

I use the Snap-On spring compressor with a piece of plywood across the top of the tower. Or use an extra shock cap. (The fork goes on top). Find it on ebay.
I love the Torrington bearing type triple washers at the top and extra smooth hardened screw. Connect the wings to the third from the bottom coil.

(https://www.picclickimg.com/d/l400/pict/372069409592_/Snap-On-Coil-Spring-Compressor-Tool-WA-92.jpg)

Title: Re: Front spring installation
Post by: jwc66k on June 12, 2020, 02:06:26 PM

My home made version. Cost - zero - everything was found around the house, leftovers from other projects.
1 Components
2 Assembled
3 Ford's (Comet actually) version
Jim