Coil Spring Spreader

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Has anyone used this to spread a coil spring ?
>> https://www.jabetc.com/products/int...il-spring-spreader-compression-clamp-tool-kit
I want to install some rubber spacers here >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Coil...ash=item1a29bd41a7:g:VyEAAOSw03lY73Ln&vxp=mtr to the right rear coil w/o taking everything apart.

 

90sickfox

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Grabbed this screenshot from the Autozone website...they're 16 bucks. Use them to go the spring to put the rubber spacer in.

For the rear I've never used a spreader though. Usually just take the shock loose on that side and jack the car up. The spring will spread enough to force a spacer in it ( usually )

 

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90sickfox said:

Grabbed this screenshot from the Autozone website...they're 16 bucks. Use them to go the spring to put the rubber spacer in.

For the rear I've never used a spreader though. Usually just take the shock loose on that side and jack the car up. The spring will spread enough to force a spacer in it ( usually )

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Thanks I tried those.Problem is, even with car jacked up there's not enough clearance to put them in. I have Only about 3/4" space between coils.

 

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If I could get these in vertically I'd be all set.I only need about another 3/4".> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rubber-Coil...9bd41a7:g:VyEAAOSw03lY73Ln&vxp=mtr&rmvSB=true
In the pix. you can see one spacer is in horizontally but its loose and not doing anything,even with car on the ground.

 

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If you unbolt the shock and quad shock, would lowering the rear down help expand it enough, or is the issue the relaxed state of the spring still leaves to tight of a gap?

I'd porbably remove the spring, and just use a wedge to expand the coil, install the spacer, and then remove the wedge.

 

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Thanks Mike. It appears there is no difference between relaxed state of the spring OR when the total weight of the car is on it .I tried a log splitting wedge But it wasn't thick enough.Hate to buy that $50.00 tool in the OP for a one time use

 

Mustang5L5

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Cut one out of a 2x4.

Use it to prop a door later on

 

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Think I've found the problem........The upper coil spring rubber isolator has deteriorated and worked its way partially off.

 

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Looks like this design
> https://mustangmaniac.co.uk/part/53/4322/coil_spring_insulators__rubber_

 

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Guess the Cobra is set up different than the " run of the mill " fox body. That thing is sweet though.

 

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ooohhhh Cobras

 

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Thanks guys you have good taste
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