Yes, the compressor from Moss, or well-made at home, is the way to go. Tried
the exterior style once, not pretty.
Bill B
TS30800L
â??Shoot low sheriff, sheâ??s riding a shetlandâ?? â?¦B.Wills
On Apr 10, 2023, at 6:35 PM, Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net> wrote:
I used a spring compressor loaner from the local auto parts store once, but
it didn't work well. The various vendors sell one like
https://mossmotors.com/386-895-suspension-spring-compressor that works much
better. I ended up just buying a 2' long 1/2" threaded rod and some nuts and
made the same thing.
Another tip is to use some much longer bolts initially on the spring pan to
better help things line up then put in the proper shorter bolts.
Brian
-----Original Message-----
From: Rochlin Robert <rrochlin@comcast.net>
Sent: Apr 10, 2023 2:50 PM
To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>, 6pack@autox.team.net
<6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] Re-installing Front Suspension Springs
I’m in the last stages of reassembling the front suspension after
replacing all the bushings. I originally did the job about 6 years ago and
can’t remember how I reinstalled the springs, but I don’t recall it
being particularly difficult. This time through, I just can’t get the
springs back in. I got a spring compressor loaner from AutoZone and was able to
install one spring, but when I went to remove the spring compressor through the
bottom of the spring pan it was about 1/8 of an inch too wide to remove, so
back to the drawingboard... I’ve looked at Bentley and Hayes manuals, but
their method of putting the spring back is put the spring pan and jack it up
into position doesn’t come close to lining the spring pan to the lower
wishbone holes. Any advice appreciated.
Below are the bushings I removed. They about 6 to 7 years old with about 20,000
miles and, as you can see, they are toast. The swing arm bushings were worse. I
bought them on a recommendation from a TR guy from an outfit in the UK called
Polybush.
Best,
Bob
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