[DML] Re: front coil spring removal

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This method is only good if you are removing and replacing the same
springs. If you are changing the springs, say to lower the car, you
will have to get a spring compressor to get the new springs to go in.
And you will still have the old springs under considerable pressure
with the straps that you cannot release without a spring compressor.
You must also make very sure you have compressed the springs more than
enough. If you can't get the spring back in you have no way of
tightening it anymore. With all the drawbacks to this method it is not
preferable to a spring compressor. You can rent the compressors from
many auto parts stores and a really good one to buy is $75 max. I have
one I bought for $48 and it is fine. Some stores rent them for free
asking only for a deposit so you will return it. BTW if you wanted to
paint the spring while it is out the straps are in the way. You will
need an internal compressor for the fronts and an external for the
rears. The rear compressor is around $75 also. I got an external at
Sears for $38 on sale. Snap-On wanted $150 for essentialy the same thing.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> 
> 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
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