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team39763 · 07-16-2010, 06:37 PM

I feel like an idiot for even posting this, but my brain ain't working right now and I can't figure out what to do.
I was installing my Moroso springs and using the Autozone spring compressor(the one that goes on the inside). I got everything done and was trying to take the spring compressor out, but I can't. I let the tension off the spring, I unhooked the upper control arm...nothing worked to get the hooks out. I know this is probably so simple, but I can't figure it out. My truck is a 82 C10 and the spring is about 3.75-4" inside diameter....the same kind of coils that have been on my truck for a few years now.
I'd appreciate any help or advice. I'd rather not have to pull the spring out to remove the compressor, but I will if I have to.

Lee H · 07-16-2010, 07:08 PM

Try and post a picture so we can see what's going on.

team39763 · 07-16-2010, 07:34 PM

I got it out. I had to go find a crowbar to pry the compressor out.

team39763 · 07-17-2010, 02:49 AM

I don't know what happened, I kinda blanked out today and couldn't focus for crap. I hadn't ate all day and I wasn't drinking as much water as I normally do, so I'm assuming the sun baked the brains and energy right out of me.

**LEEVON** · 07-17-2010, 10:15 PM

I hate those inside spring compresors they're a pain. I bent the crap out of an O'Reilly's one.

Shyguy · 07-18-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by team39763

I don't know what happened, I kinda blanked out today and couldn't focus for crap. I hadn't ate all day and I wasn't drinking as much water as I normally do, so I'm assuming the sun baked the brains and energy right out of me.

I have had the same problem with being able to focus and have learned I have to eat regularly and drink plenty of water, especially during hot weather.

I have been working on something and have had to just walk away and take care of my body's need for food and drink before going back and working on something.

I notice this year I am having a lot more trouble dealing with the heat.

I too hate the internal spring compressors.

07-16-2010, 06:37 PM	#1
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	I screwed up, can somebody help me out. I feel like an idiot for even posting this, but my brain ain't working right now and I can't figure out what to do. I was installing my Moroso springs and using the Autozone spring compressor(the one that goes on the inside). I got everything done and was trying to take the spring compressor out, but I can't. I let the tension off the spring, I unhooked the upper control arm...nothing worked to get the hooks out. I know this is probably so simple, but I can't figure it out. My truck is a 82 C10 and the spring is about 3.75-4" inside diameter....the same kind of coils that have been on my truck for a few years now. I'd appreciate any help or advice. I'd rather not have to pull the spring out to remove the compressor, but I will if I have to. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

07-16-2010, 07:08 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: I screwed up, can somebody help me out. Try and post a picture so we can see what's going on. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-16-2010, 07:34 PM	#3
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: I screwed up, can somebody help me out. I got it out. I had to go find a crowbar to pry the compressor out. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

07-17-2010, 02:49 AM	#4
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: I screwed up, can somebody help me out. I don't know what happened, I kinda blanked out today and couldn't focus for crap. I hadn't ate all day and I wasn't drinking as much water as I normally do, so I'm assuming the sun baked the brains and energy right out of me. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

07-17-2010, 10:15 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: I screwed up, can somebody help me out. I hate those inside spring compresors they're a pain. I bent the crap out of an O'Reilly's one. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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