First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... David, I recommend you use 5/8-11 threaded rod with steel plate backup as the spring compressor. Kevin types faster than me...lol. The threaded rod and steel backup plates contain the spring through the entire procedure. It is much safer this way than using general purpose spring tools that might slip. Springs are dangerous, so think every step of the way about what is taking the spring tension. No beer during this work, lol. Do a search on the FGF site, my screen name 68bigbird. I posted some photos of the threaded rod method. I also posted about the ball joints. I found a cheap pickle fork was useless for removing the ball joints. I have a photo of a gear puller popping them lose. Larry
--- On Mon, 1/5/09, David Learner <[email protected]> wrote: From: David Learner <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [FGF] Coil Spring Compressor To: "First Generation Firebird-L" <[email protected]> Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 9:39 PM First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Ron, Thanks for the quick reply! Unfortunately, I am dealing with just the subframe (off the body and with no engine or trans), so the spring compressor is a must have item. I can go check out the NAPA tool tomorrow and maybe that will get me back on track with these springs. Thanks, David ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
