| Blase | -- 02-25-2013 @ 3:34 PM |
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Wanted Safe Spring Spreader Not required any more! This message was edited by Blase on 3-4-13 @ 1:56 PM
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| Stroker | -- 02-25-2013 @ 3:54 PM |
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Blase: I used to be able to source a "loaner" from my local Ford dealer, and when that was no longer possible, I made one. The only hard part was making the "chisel point" ends, which I attached to a 3/4" threaded rod. The rest was simply 1-1/2" structural steel tubing, nuts and washers. Today, I would simply purchase a Porta-Power clone from a vendor such as Northern Tool, and modify accordingly. I have a station wagon, which came with a very stiff rear spring. It is not possible to service the rear axle by simply jacking up the ends to release the shackles as it is with the passenger cars. The only safe way is a spring-spreader. I'm not aware of anyone currently making a dedicated spring spreader.
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| Old Henry | -- 02-25-2013 @ 5:15 PM |
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No need for a spreader. See my response to your post on the Ford Barn for procedure without a spreader. http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98748 Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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| supereal | -- 02-25-2013 @ 6:15 PM |
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In the "olden days" at the Ford garage, we used a tool made from a Ford driveshaft. It had flattened pointed ends that we placed between the ends of the spring, then we hoisted the car body with a chain fall (hoist) until the bar was tightly held in place. It should be noted that any spring work contains an element of caution. Springs store a lot of energy when extended, so whatever method you use demands care. Today, we use a PortaPower, as Stroker recommends. If you don't want to buy one, they can be rented
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