Need spring compressor in seattle ASAP...

[JChalfan]

I am doing front springs on my '90 mustang, and I'm not having any luck getting my new ones in.

I am looking for the ford "clamshell" type spring compressor to rent from someone this weekend. If you have one, please let me know. PM or respond here.

Thanks a lot.

Jeff

 

[2004mysticobra]

Did you disconnect the end links? That allows more travel for the springs.

 

[charged9250]

Just unbolt the 2 big A-arm bolts. Make sure you put a jack under it first.

 

[JChalfan]

Yeah, I disconnected the sway bar and tie rod ends.

I also unbolted the control arm and put a jack under it to try to compress the new spring up into place. The jack just slides out as the spring tries to compress.

Jeff

 

[hungrymonkey]

autozone will lend you one for free. But you have to pay the deposit.