When I put mine together I made a tool from a threaded rod that bolted to a piece of flat bar bolted in the lower shock mount of the lower control arm and the other end through the upper shock hole. With the lower control arm unbolted from the frame it was easy to pull it right up into place. I hope this helps.
Chum Nault _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dan Solomon Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:32 AM To: Chevelle List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Spring Compressors Advance and Salvo (a local store) only had strut compressors. They work from the outside but there isn't room to get in between the control arms with the threaded rods. Advance did sell an inexpensive internal tool made by "Performance Tools" but not sure it will fit. Thanks, Dan -------------------------- Sent using BlackBerry _____ From: Dan Rachlin <[email protected]> Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:46:05 -0400 To: <[email protected]>; The Chevelle Mailing List<[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Coil Spring Compressors Try Advance auto Parts, they rent tools. Also try putting the compressors on the outside of the coil. Dan On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 8:26 AM, Dan Solomon <[email protected]> wrote: I have the motor and trans out of a 71 and the last item I need to remove are the control arms. Typically I use a floor jack and the weight of the engine to control the spring but without the engine, I can't do that. Went and rented an OEM 27035 coil spring compressor but the knuckle that mounts the hooks won't fit thru the lower control arm. Before I spend $40-$80 on a tool that won't fit either was wondering what works for you guys. Thanks, Dan -------------------------- Sent using BlackBerry
