[CraigG.]

Hey Guys,

What is a good Moderately priced coil spring compressor for tall front coil springs?

Thanks, Craig

[er455]

I just did trick springs install with a piece of all thread and a steel plate on the bottom of my an arm . You have to remove the lower a arm and you run the all thread up they the bottom of the a arm and up thru the shock hole with a washer and nut , use a ratcheting wrench to tighten the nut on top of the shock hole until you can wiggle the a arm back up into the frame pockets , there is a video on you tube , also a floor jack will help you

[Stuart]

If this is a one time deal, check with your local auto parts stores - many of them loan out compressors for free.

[RamAirBirds]

Very Dangerous Job. Don't skimp.
After years i found the best coil compressor ever.
OTC 7045B
Do yourself a favor This thing works great.

[Don 79 TA]

Originally Posted by Stuart

If this is a one time deal, check with your local auto parts stores - many of them loan out compressors for free.

back in the day in our area we had a tool rental place
catch them on the right day too, and be surprised how cheap they would sell their used equipment

man.... i miss those days...
the days when you walked into the parts store
the parts guy KNEW about cars/parts/advice

now-a-days..... just...... well.... sucks that it seems like we lost things like this
fond fond memories of the time i walked in to Bladwin Motion performance because i saw them in the back of Car Craft Magazine...... I salivated over their F body and H body isle of new parts........

[78w72]

ive used the one in this thread a bunch of times with excellent results, can buy it new or rent one for free from most auto parts stores. i posted how i do it & always use a chain for safety. it feels sketchy the first few times but is pretty straightforward & safe after youve done it a few times.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=863783

[leeklm]

Originally Posted by er455

I just did trick springs install with a piece of all thread and a steel plate on the bottom of my an arm . You have to remove the lower a arm and you run the all thread up they the bottom of the a arm and up thru the shock hole with a washer and nut , use a ratcheting wrench to tighten the nut on top of the shock hole until you can wiggle the a arm back up into the frame pockets , there is a video on you tube , also a floor jack will help you

This process works well. A 5/8 threaded rod will fit through the shock tower hole and be plenty strong. Uses something like a 1/4" thick plate on the bottom side underneath the lower A arm. I also double nut the bottom side for extra security.. also helps to apply some grease on the friction points between the top nut and washer, along with the threads.

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[Vroom_vroom]

Originally Posted by leeklm

This process works well. A 5/8 threaded rod will fit through the shock tower hole and be plenty strong. Uses something like a 1/4" thick plate on the bottom side underneath the lower A arm. I also double nut the bottom side for extra security.. also helps to apply some grease on the friction points between the top nut and washer, along with the threads.

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Good technique for when the motor was out, forgot that’s how I did the c2 when I had its motor out.


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[CraigG.]

Tall "18 drag springs with engine in and limited movement of lower control arm and bolt removal due to "2 headers