Coil Spring Compressor

[mosstrooper]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a spring compressor which will fit in the narrow space between the coils at the front of a Vixen ? I have an old set which are fine for the rear but are too thick for the front.

Thanks.

[Seabass]

I've had the same issue. My trusty ancient Syckes Pickavants are too chunky for front or rear on the replacement springs I have.

You can get thinner fingered compressors like these of unknown strength:

http://www.toolspot.co.uk/product/2pc-coil-spring-...

[Slow M]

Had some that were fabbed from about 3/16" sheet steel.
no memory as to where they were purchased. worked very well -lost in a move or still in a box. used my neighbor's single finger type. had to disassemble them, put them in place 180deg from one another in pieces and then put the acme screw back in.
Worked almost as well.
Not as safe.
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Edited by Slow M on Friday 30th October 19:15

[mosstrooper]

Thanks Seabass, unfortunately the compressor you have recommended is out of stock...

Mods - can you move this topic to General Gassing, please, to see if the wider world of PH have any suggestions - thanks.

[thegamekeeper]

After many years and many restorations and shock absorber/spring replacements I decided that risking life and limb with the ordinary coils spring compressors was far too dangerous. I designed a tool and made it which is hydraulics and safe, the spring and shocker are attatched to it so there is no risk of anything flying round the garage. I have used it for the last 15 years to fit all shocks/ springs I have supplied (and its a lot). Perhaps I should market it. You could always ask your suspension supplier to fit the springs and if you are really stuck bring them down and I will swap them over, for a small fee. sTeVeR

Edited by thegamekeeper on Monday 2nd November 14:11

[heightswitch]

thegamekeeper said:

After many years and many restorations and shock absorber/spring replacements I decided that risking life and limb with the ordinary coils spring compressors was far too dangerous. I designed a tool and made it which is hydraulics and safe, the spring and shocker are attatched to it so there is no risk of anything flying round the garage. I have used it for the last 15 years to fit all shocks/ springs I have supplied (and its a lot). Perhaps I should market it. You could always ask your suspension supplier to fit the srings and if you are really stuck bring them down and I will swap them over, for a small fee. sTeVeR

I know exactly what you mean. I just throw antiquated old cack away and use adjustable platforms.


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[thegamekeeper]

speaking of antiquated old cack, how,s your condition?

[heightswitch]

thegamekeeper said:

speaking of antiquated old cack, how,s your condition?

had an MRI today. It is definitely snapped.
I have had to perfect the right handed technique.
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