Re: Spring compressor

["Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>]

I had the same problem when I was changing my front springs. What I 
did was unthread the double hook (the threaded one) off of the bolt, 
worked the hooks carefully into the widest part of the spring and did 
the same thing with the other double hooks on the compressor. I then 
inserted the bolt through the two hooks and did the other side of the 
spring with the other compressor the same way. 

BE VERY VERY CAREFUL when removing your springs!!! It is very 
dangerous too do. When the springs are compressed, the compressors 
have a tendency to move and the spring can start to buckle. The 
springs can then "Pop" the compressors off and cause SERIOUS injury 
and/or DAMAGE. I would strongly suggest you bring your car to a 
specialist to have them do the Job if it is possible. 

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Lynn Metz" <metzlynn@xxxx> wrote:
> Group:
> I was wondering, anyone who has changed their front coil springs, 
which 
> compressor have you found to work well? The spring compressor I 
have is TOO 
> big. It has double hooks on each end will not even come close to 
getting in 
> where it needs to be. It appears that a compressor may have to go 
inside on 
> these springs. Any help from someone who has "been there - done 
that" is 
> appreciated.
> Thanks
> Brian 16584
> 
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