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Subject: coil spring compressor
From: "Stu Graham" <gramfam1@bellsouth.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 18:37:18 -0500
Just did the duty on this one and the list is short.

At Ace, Home Depot, etc.

1 - 2 ft  piece of 5/8" or 3/4" threaded rod.

Washers for top and bottom - I got 3 and used all.

Flat steel cut to fit in the bottom spring saddle.  Cut a hole in the middle
for the rod.  (I doubled the steel and used a washer).

While you are at it get some 3/8" threaded rod to use as guides for the spring
saddle to ride up and down. - these go in the middle saddle holes. - 6" or
less on these (or you could use two 6" 3/8" shoulder bolts.

That's it - cost, under $10.00

Double nut on one end with ratchet or impact wrench, hold the other with a box
end wrench, and tighten or loosen away.  Go slow.

Good luck.

Stu Graham
'59 TR3
Brunswick, GA

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