[TR] [6pack] Eastwood Spring Compressor

[John & Pat Donnelly]

You must have an "inside the spring" compression tool, not an outside one
like most companies make for McPherson struts. 

I have a homemade one too! Kind of like the one Randall showed.
Three-quarter inch rod stock. Works great, and I have no fears that the
threads aren't capable of handling the pressure. Remember to use double nuts
and big washers. No need to spend $45 for a $5 tool.

Johnnie

> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-
> bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob Danielson
> Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 5:36 PM
> To: triumphs at autox.team.net; 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [TR] [6pack] Eastwood Spring Compressor
> 
> Wow.... Tough crowd ;-)  <~~~~that's a wink for the emoticon impaired
> :-)
> 
> I should have prefaced my post by saying that I have a homemade spring
> compressor using 3/8" Acme threaded rod & nuts and 3/16" steel plate.
> Someone on the List told me long ago to only use Acme threaded rod due
> to
> the cut of the thread and the subsequent holding power. But I bet most
> guys
> grab generic rod not knowing the risk. My intent with the post was to
> see if
> anyone thought these compressors would work as an alternative to Moss
> or
> TRF. Some guys prefer to buy ready made........ It sounds like we're
> better
> off making or using the Moss/TRF type product.
> 
> 
> Bob Danielson
> 1975 TR6 CF38503U
> Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
> Toyota 5 Speed & Nissan LSD
> http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org
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