Coil Spring Compressor

raleighstang65 · Jan 24, 2008

I will be working on the suspension real soon and plan on replacing the coil springs. So I'm going to use a spring compressor to get the old ones out and the new ones in. My question is when I get the old ones out, what is the safest way to release the tension on the compressor without shooting the coil spring across the garage?

67topless · Jan 24, 2008

It's pretty straight forward... you compress the spring with the tool you are talking about using a socket and extension. Once the spring comes out, you release the tension by loosening the bolt.

You can see the spring compressor in the below picture (bottom right hand corner); they latch on pretty good to the spring when they are compressed.

Click on the pic for a much bigger view...

Scott

Rusty67 · Jan 24, 2008

Get a spring compressor that bolts to the spring perch. These spring compressors are the easiest to use for our classics.

raleighstang65 · Jan 25, 2008

Thanks guys! Sounds pretty straight forward.

Scott I see you're in Raleigh. Ever go to the local club events?

-Adam

danny clemens · Jan 25, 2008

Don't use the outside compressors. I had one let go and hit me on my leg. It left a big bruise on my leg for a long time but I consider myself lucky since it could have been a lot worse.

67topless · Jan 25, 2008

raleighstang65 said:
Thanks guys! Sounds pretty straight forward.

Scott I see you're in Raleigh. Ever go to the local club events?

-Adam

No I've never been... how about you?

raleighstang65 · Jan 25, 2008

Haven't been either. Checked them out online and it looks like it's mostly late models.

rusty428cj · Jan 26, 2008

I use a spring compressor that goes through the shock tower. Once you have compressed the spring remove the spring perch and it is easier to get the spring out.

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