[TR] TR3 front suspension

[Randall]

> Short of making my own compressor out of threaded rod
> and blates, I can't find an internal (up the middle of the coil)
> compressor that will clear the hole in the spring pan....

Both TRF and Moss sell them, probably others as well.  TRF P/N is RFT102,
Moss is 386-895.  Looks like Moss also offers 675-075, which looks a bit
more like the Churchill tool shown in the manuals; but is a tad expensive.

> The ones in your
> photo, compressing from the outside of the coil, look to be a welcome
> alternative....

Probably won't be so welcome if it slips!  The "through the center" style is
far more secure IMO, as it isn't trying to grip a hardened, sloped surface
(the spring) with a finger that doesn't match the profile.  And it can't
possibly release the spring unless something breaks.

There is an amazing amount of energy stored in a compressed spring, and it
gets released suddenly if the compressor slips off.  I've had my knuckles
rapped once, that was enough.  

-- Randall 
56 TR3 TS13571L daily driver
71 Stag LE1473 - awaiting engine rebuild
71-2-3 Stag - awaiting gearbox rebuild