[TR] Re-installing Front Suspension Springs

[Philip Barnes]

When removing or installing the front springs, I've had good luck with a
length of 1/2" threaded rod and a series of washers, plates, and nuts. Have
a look at the tool illustrated in the Haynes or Bentley manuals. The jack
method won't work because the spring needs to be under load when installed,
more load that the weight of the car.

--Phil Barnes ('71 TR6 since 1977)

On Mon, Apr 10, 2023, 6:03 PM Rochlin Robert <rrochlin at comcast.net> wrote:

>         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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