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Topic: What is the best spring compressor for front springs?
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Rustang
Gearhead Posts: 821
From: Clarion PA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-10-2005 12:00 PM
   
What is the best spring compressor (safest) to use to remove my '68's front springs?
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 383
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 10-10-2005 12:33 PM
Moog makes/made the best one available.It is specificly designed for shock tower cars.It is not a claw type and the spring cannot come off.
This has been discussed here before and It turns out some people were being very inventive and making there own...I have the Moog kit and can take some pics of it if you like... Cory ------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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bob6364
Gearhead Posts: 298
From: griswold,ct usa MCA#59447
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 10-10-2005 12:35 PM
simple inside compressor that makes contact in 2 or 3 spots will do ya
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 10139
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 10-10-2005 12:43 PM
National Parts Depot carries a Spring Compressor. Use the link at the top or call them. They are not expensive.Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
Common sense isn't common anymore.
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ddenton749
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posted 10-10-2005 04:08 PM
These type work:http://www.toolsource.com/ost/product.a sp?sourceid=googletirewheel&dept%5Fid=500&pf%5Fid=68777&mscssid=BUNHK1FT05CB8H9PVUH1LC8A58J83UU9 You have to put it in the spring "upside Down". IOW: the bolt head goes towards the spring perch and the threaded part goes up through the shock hole in the shock tower. If you put it in with the bolt head at the top the treaded part hits the spring perch. Don't ask me how I know... ------------------
'73 Convertible, 351C 2V
'91 LX Convertible 5.0
Member: Valley Forge Mustang Club
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 45869
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-10-2005 04:48 PM
I have the one from NPD and it works well. At the time I looked for the Moog type and couldn't find it anywhere, where did you find yours, Cory?------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 383
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 10-10-2005 05:28 PM
I actually found mine in a shop that was closing that part of their business.It had only been used once and having used them (rental shops) many times before I didnt hesitate at the $100.00 price..I suspect it might not be made anymore.It is quite a big kit.
There doesn't seem to be a part number on it.I have no problems taking a few pics of it ... Cory ------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 45869
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-10-2005 05:32 PM
I used to use one in my tech days, I ought to make one some day.These days when you ask about them at parts store the kids look at you like you're from Mars, then try to hand you a McPherson strut-type piece of junk. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6
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427Fastback
Gearhead Posts: 383
From: N.Vancouver.B.C
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 10-10-2005 05:53 PM
Did some digging and found it listed in a (91)Moog catalog.."Moog T469C coil spring compressor."
They sell/sold indivdual parts also.. Cory ------------------
68 Fastback 427MR 4 spd.Deluxe interior,8000 tach,140 speedo,am/fm,tilt.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 45869
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-10-2005 06:08 PM
I tried to google that Moog number and came up with nothing. Cherish that compressor!------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6
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ewokeric
Gearhead Posts: 234
From: woodbridge, va united states
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-10-2005 08:13 PM
i used a internal spring compressor that was a loaner tool from advantage auto. It worked ok but like one of you guys said i had to use it upside down actually worked out
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rmousir
Gearhead Posts: 610
From: Amelia, Ohio
Registered: May 2003
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posted 10-11-2005 12:59 AM
I used the one that I borrowed from Auto Zone. Worked with no problems at all. Returned it so it did not cost anything.Richard.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 3221
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 10-11-2005 08:01 AM
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Originally posted by ddenton749:
These type work:http://www.toolsource.com/ost/product.a sp?sourceid=googletirewheel&dept%5Fid=500&pf%5Fid=68777&mscssid=BUNHK1FT05CB8H9PVUH1LC8A58J83UU9
I?ve been using this type for 20 years and use it upright with a pipe for a spacer and some washers. I?ve been meaning to build one similar to the type you see in the shop manuals but haven?t got around to it. ------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC Bla-Bla-Bla
99 F150 XLT Ext/cab, 4X4, 5.4L, 3L55
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 7367
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 10-12-2005 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by 68 S-code GT:
I?ve been using this type for 20 years and use it upright with a pipe for a spacer and some washers. I?ve been meaning to build one similar to the type you see in the shop manuals but haven?t got around to it.
USed one looking like that but bought from Eastwood-borrowed it, and did not like it. Have to second Steve re Moog compressor. Far and away the best. The one we used a lot came in a blue steel box with different dies to fit inside spring and a threaded shaft to grab the die and draw it up. It even had a "bearing" that mounted on top of shock tower to facilitate tightening, and came with a special Moog lube to lube the shaft. Unfortunately, the person moved away, taking his toys with him! LOL!
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