Coil Spring Compressor

[raleighstang65]

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]

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]

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

 

[raleighstang65]

Thanks guys! Sounds pretty straight forward.

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

-Adam

 

[danny clemens]

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]

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]

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

 

[rusty428cj]

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.