[6pack] Front spring removal

[Robert Lang]

On Mon, 22 Sep 2008, Bob Danielson wrote:

> Derek,
> You need a spring compressor to get the front ones out. Some guys have made
> their own but, as I understand it, it isn't your "run of the mill" threaded
> rod. Here's the one that Moss sells.

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You do not need to use anything special as far as the rod goes. YOU 
should, however, make sure the threads are lubed so your don't work-harden 
the threads over time. However, most folks probably do this job two or 
four times (once or twice per side) and properly lubed, you won't have any 
problems with the threaded rod.

At the top of the rod, you can use two nuts locked together and a pair of 
vice-grips to stabilze things while you tighten loosen the lower nuts...

But this is an easy do it yourself tool. I have at least three. Not sure 
why other than I probably borrowed one years ago and never returned it ot 
something. I've more than made up for that by doing front end repairs on 
others' cars over the years. :-)

rml
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