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JW76 · 07-21-2010, 10:43 PM

What is the best way to reinstall the front suspension coil springs with the crossmember out of the vehicle? I have a set of the spring compressors that are the threaded rod with the two hooks but the threaded part is too long to fit between the a arms and reattach the spindle. I could cut it but I don't really want to ruin the tool. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

glock35ipsc · 07-22-2010, 12:16 AM

Put the crossmember up on stands. Run a chain under a floor jack, then up and over the frame. Slip the spring in and start jacking.

cableguy0 · 07-22-2010, 12:21 AM

I would also run a chain through the spring and secure since the whole thing probably wont be that stable. Better safe when it comes to a coil spring. They come out like a rocket when bad stuff happens.

Fer79 · 07-22-2010, 12:23 AM

try to put tool on the inside of the spring

JW76 · 07-22-2010, 08:35 PM

I went to the parts store and rented a coil spring compressor that goes up inside the spring. Worked like a charm!

07-21-2010, 10:43 PM	#1
JW76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Providence Rhode Island Posts: 404	installing coil springs What is the best way to reinstall the front suspension coil springs with the crossmember out of the vehicle? I have a set of the spring compressors that are the threaded rod with the two hooks but the threaded part is too long to fit between the a arms and reattach the spindle. I could cut it but I don't really want to ruin the tool. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

07-22-2010, 12:16 AM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: installing coil springs Put the crossmember up on stands. Run a chain under a floor jack, then up and over the frame. Slip the spring in and start jacking. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-22-2010, 12:21 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: installing coil springs I would also run a chain through the spring and secure since the whole thing probably wont be that stable. Better safe when it comes to a coil spring. They come out like a rocket when bad stuff happens. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-22-2010, 12:23 AM	#4
Fer79 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pIEDRAS NEGRAS, COAHUILA, MEXICO Posts: 242	Re: installing coil springs try to put tool on the inside of the spring __________________ https://www.facebook.com/fernandopiro.guillen/ https://www.facebook.com/destroyerhammer79/

07-22-2010, 08:35 PM	#5
JW76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Providence Rhode Island Posts: 404	Re: installing coil springs I went to the parts store and rented a coil spring compressor that goes up inside the spring. Worked like a charm!

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