Thats is a very good idea that Hissing Cobra posted. Ford actually make a spring compressor like this but it is around $320.payupsucka said:
But since you mention "C" springs then you don't even need anything.
When installing "C" springs all you have to do is unbolt the strut bolts and the top nut on the sway bar end link and let the a-arm down with a jack. The a-arm will drop enough that you will be able to just put in the new "C" spring without having to unbolt the 2 rear bolts holding the a-arm on.
I have done several sets of "C" springs and I have never had a problem getting the springs back in.
Now if you are trying to replace the stock front springs then you need the compressor. I have used the Ford compressor for this before and it was a breeze. But I borrowed it from a friend that worked at Ford.
If you do not have access to a Ford compressor then Hissing Cobra's plan sounds like the next best bet.
Good Luck.
oh, step 2 above should say about unbolting sway bar end link. I forgot. I don't run a sway bar right now.
You can try 89sleeper's method, but I've never heard of anyone doing that. Be careful getting the old spring out though. I'll have to try it myself next time. I know when doing the way I said, you lower the jack down pretty far until the spring is releived of tension.
You can try 89sleeper's method, but I've never heard of anyone doing that. Be careful getting the old spring out though. I'll have to try it myself next time. I know when doing the way I said, you lower the jack down pretty far until the spring is releived of tension.
Yeah. I have never had to loosen or even touch the a-arm to k-member bolts.
I've just always let the a-arm down down with a jack all the way. Usually you have to step on the end of the a-arm with your foot and press it down a little for the stock spring to come out. When I do this I usually have a pry bar between the spring and have to pry it out a little, but with the arm almost vertical it really doesn't have much to come out.
I've just always let the a-arm down down with a jack all the way. Usually you have to step on the end of the a-arm with your foot and press it down a little for the stock spring to come out. When I do this I usually have a pry bar between the spring and have to pry it out a little, but with the arm almost vertical it really doesn't have much to come out.