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Offline V8_bloke_28

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Front spring installation
« on: June 12, 2020, 04:38:11 AM »
Hi
Any ideas on how to install the front springs without scratching the new paint?
Spring compressors I think will damage the paint.
Cheers
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Offline BKnapp

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Re: Front spring installation
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2020, 07:42:53 AM »
It’s my understanding that the springs weren’t painted and I have had good luck with this compression tool.

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Offline Crgjohnson

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Re: Front spring installation
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2020, 08:58:32 AM »
Use this one
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Offline CharlesTurner

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Re: Front spring installation
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2020, 09:35:30 AM »
Quote from: Crgjohnson on June 12, 2020, 08:58:32 AM
Use this one

+1, no issues with paint using this compressor.
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Offline Bossbill

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Re: Front spring installation
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2020, 01:50:37 PM »
I use the Snap-On spring compressor with a piece of plywood across the top of the tower. Or use an extra shock cap. (The fork goes on top). Find it on ebay.
I love the Torrington bearing type triple washers at the top and extra smooth hardened screw. Connect the wings to the third from the bottom coil.

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Offline jwc66k

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Re: Front spring installation
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2020, 02:06:26 PM »
My home made version. Cost - zero - everything was found around the house, leftovers from other projects.
1 Components
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3 Ford's (Comet actually) version
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