I didn't use a spring compressor. I put the car up on jack stands,
put the floor jack under the lower a-arm pivot, unbolted the pivot
from the cross member, and lowered the jack to let the spring
decompress. It was a little bit sketchy but it worked for me.
Bill Engelhardt
1970 2000
Oakland, CA
http://billengelhardt.com/roadster
On Oct 8, 2006, at 8:26 PM, Shaun wrote:
> Does someone have pics of tie rods springs ect ect being removed?
> With my front end up on stands (under frame) when I jack up either
> side from under the spring it only raises up about an inch then the
> frame comes off the stands. Do you have to use spring compressors
> to get more play. I am looking to remove tie rods center link and
> springs for all new boots and spring pads. I have a a tie rod fork
> but no spring compressor yet. Any other neccesary tools?
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