One more variation:
I use four lengths of allthread; with less, sometimes the spring/plate gets
cocked and bound up.
I shortened the allthreads to about 7" (just long enough to unload/load the
spring most of the way). That way, I can use a deep socket on an air ratchet
to loosen/tighten the nuts on top and bottom of the A-arms (turning a nut on a
fine thread a little at a time by hand gets tiresome in a hurry).
bs
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
> This is a great method. Not to cavil, but you might feel safer with 3 rods.
> 2 are plenty, but it just looks a bit dodgy!
> Simon
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+simon.lachlan=homecall.co.uk@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of David Nock
> Sent: 25 September 2008 17:26
> To: tld6008@mchsi.com
> Cc: Healey list
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Front coil spring removal
>
> Replace one bolt at a time and install 2 3/8 all thread rods about
> 12" long with a flat washer and nut on each end. Then remove the two
> other bolts holding the plate to the lower control arms. Then start
> loosening up the two long threaded rods. This will lower the shock
> plate and then you can remove the spring. This will also work to re
> install the springs.
>
>
>
>
> David Nock
> British Car Specialists
> Stockton Ca 95205
> 209-948-8767
>
> www.britishcarspecialists.com
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