a mates but you can't get them on the spring. I made one up from some 12mm threaded bar. Remove the shockie, insert the bar and have a steel plate and nuts either end.
Threaded rod will work, The original tool is based on that. Although you really don't need a tool to get the springs in and out of a Hktg. I have done 6 cylinder, standard v8 and lowered v8 all by having the car supported on stands and using my jack under the lower control arm (right under the ball joint) to control the tension on the spring. I find this method very easy.
That's how I got them out, but the front end is now on sawhorses in the shed after a rebuild, which included dropping the subframe out for rust repairs. I was planning on getting the front end assembled as a unit ready to go straight back in when I put the subframe back in. Thanks for the advice though, I'll go the all-thread route!
let us know how you go when reassembling it. I had mine out of the car when I did it and needed the threaded rod. I haven't put it back together yet so will be interested to see how you go.
No worries, when mine was all apart I left the springs till I had the subframe back in the car. either way remember not to tighten your control arm bushes until the car is back on the ground with full weight.
I've installed lowered V8 springs without the engine weight before but if you want it back on the ground before the engines in and have any problems just get a couple of mates around to sit in the bay
my advice is that I cannot recommend any spring compressors, as I have seen a few different types "let go", on one occasion with near fatal consequences. If you are going to use the weight of the car to compress them, and they are standard length springs, another trick may be to use heavy fencing wire to help locate the spring in the lower control arm by tying it around the the arm and the spring itself(but not around the bottom coil). a length of chain and a good dyna bolt to the floor to stop the car from lifting under tension is another good trick too. If you decide to make a compressor for the job, make sure you do it with a decent size threaded rod too. Just remember there is alot of energy stored when the spring is compressed an inch, and when it lets go, you want to be able to control it too. Just be careful. It can also be vital that the spring is seated correctly too.
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a mates but you can't get them on the spring. I made one up from some 12mm threaded bar. Remove the shockie, insert the bar and have a steel plate and nuts either end.
Threaded rod will work, The
Threaded rod will work, The original tool is based on that. Although you really don't need a tool to get the springs in and out of a Hktg. I have done 6 cylinder, standard v8 and lowered v8 all by having the car supported on stands and using my jack under the lower control arm (right under the ball joint) to control the tension on the spring. I find this method very easy.
Cheers
Adam
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That's how I got them out,
That's how I got them out, but the front end is now on sawhorses in the shed after a rebuild, which included dropping the subframe out for rust repairs. I was planning on getting the front end assembled as a unit ready to go straight back in when I put the subframe back in. Thanks for the advice though, I'll go the all-thread route!
Cheers, Matt
Email: matt@throttlegals.com
My shed: http://gallery.oldho...
Matt
THANKS
let us know how you go when reassembling it. I had mine out of the car when I did it and needed the threaded rod. I haven't put it back together yet so will be interested to see how you go.
No worries, when mine was all
No worries, when mine was all apart I left the springs till I had the subframe back in the car. either way remember not to tighten your control arm bushes until the car is back on the ground with full weight.
Cheers
Adam
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Agreed
I think it's easier and safer to let the weight of the Car recompress the Springs.
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Holdenpaedia, they're the brakes Mate.
I'm leaning that way myself
I'm leaning that way myself now truth be told, I'll let you know how we go!
Email: matt@throttlegals.com
My shed: http://gallery.oldho...
T
THANKS
do you need the engine weight to compress the springs sufficiently?
Yes
Yes
T
My Shed
Holdenpaedia, they're the brakes Mate.
I've installed lowered V8
I've installed lowered V8 springs without the engine weight before but if you want it back on the ground before the engines in and have any problems just get a couple of mates around to sit in the bay
Cheers
Adam
Email Me
My Shed
spring compressors
my advice is that I cannot recommend any spring compressors, as I have seen a few different types "let go", on one occasion with near fatal consequences. If you are going to use the weight of the car to compress them, and they are standard length springs, another trick may be to use heavy fencing wire to help locate the spring in the lower control arm by tying it around the the arm and the spring itself(but not around the bottom coil). a length of chain and a good dyna bolt to the floor to stop the car from lifting under tension is another good trick too. If you decide to make a compressor for the job, make sure you do it with a decent size threaded rod too. Just remember there is alot of energy stored when the spring is compressed an inch, and when it lets go, you want to be able to control it too. Just be careful. It can also be vital that the spring is seated correctly too.
No matter how hard you push the envelope, it's still stationary.
Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill
mckackie
Thanks Mac!
Thanks Mac!
Email: matt@throttlegals.com
My shed: http://gallery.oldho...
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