Ken,
It has been a while since I have worked on a front suspension. I made my own
spring compressor and I am sure it works just the same as the one from TRF.
So far so good. If I remember correctly you should be able now remove the spring
pan with the spring to follow. The spring pan studs may be binding. Maybe a
little prying of the pan is in order. Once the pan is off, the spring is sure to
follow. Make sure the is 0 spring tension.
Good Luck,
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
KMNTR6@aol.com wrote:
> All
>
> Does anyone have experience with a TRF Spring Compressor for a TR3? I am
> rebuilding my front suspention and I understand if the spring is not removed
> correctly it can be DANGEROUS. It came with NO directions.
>
> I am at the point where the shock has been removed and it is time to take the
> spring out. I put the shaft of the compressor through the opening for the
> shock. The lower end has been positioned over the 4 shock bolts and the upper
> end at the top of the shock tower. I tightened the top bolt until the shock
> was slightly compressed. I then removed the six nuts/four bolts from the
> lower A arm. I loosened the top bolt of the compressor until the entire
> compressor was loose, but the spring is still there. What am I doing wrong?
>
> Later
> Ken Nachman
> Richmond Triumph Register
> 1957 TR3 TS21086L
> 1974 TR6 CF16990U
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