RE: [DML] front coil spring removal

[mike.griese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

I prefer to use three of the 1" nylon tie-down straps for compressing
springs.  Loop the strap through the topmost and bottom-most coil 
that you can reach 3 times and tighten up the buckle.  Then do the
other 2 straps, spacing them equally around the spring.  Use 
the weight of the car to compress the spring.  Make sure the coils 
don't pinch the straps.  If that happens, you will have to start over with 
a different coil.  Tighten up the straps as the spring compresses.  Then 
lift the car again.  The straps will keep the spring compressed so you 
can remove it easily.  The straps won't slip like a typical spring compressor 
and any two of the straps are sufficient to hold automotive springs so it is safer.
--
Mike


-------------- Original message from Steve Stankiewicz <protodelorean@xxxxxxxxx>: -------------- 


> 
> 
> An article in Hot Rod magazine some time back covered 
> the subject of spring removal. As a safety 
> precaution, they recommended having a short (approx 
> 24") piece of chain with one of those links that 
> unscrews. By looping it through the spring and 
> through the frame, it prevents the spring from 
> becoming a projectile should something slip or the 
> compressor fail. Obviously anytime you're dealing 
> with forces like these, injuries could still happen, 
> but I found the chain method a relatively easy way to 
> add an additional layer of safety. I've used it ever 
> since reading the article. 
> 
> ===== 
> Steve 
> 

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