I'm trying to install my new firmer front springs onto Spax adjustable shocks. The local autoparts store has a compressor that they loan out, but the 'fingers' don't fit between the coils, even when
I'm trying to install my new firmer front springs onto Spax adjustable shocks. The local autoparts store has a compressor that they loan out, but the 'fingers' don't fit between the coils, even when
Author: "Gosling, Richard B" <Richard.Gosling@atkinsglobal.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 15:24:51 -0000
This applied more to removing a spring from a shock, rather than fitting it, but the method could probably be adapted. I sat the car on axle stands, then used a jack under the suspension to compress
The front of your car itself will do the job. I heard of it and tried it. Works quite well. There's a discussion about doing it here on this linked thread. http://p197.ezboard.com/fspitfireinformatio
Author: James Carruthers <j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:00:00 +0000
I worry enough when using my specially-designed-for-Triumph spring compressor! *http://dev.tssc.org.uk/image.pl?file=uploadedpics/fullsize/200204241231226761771757.jpg James *
Over the years, I bought about three different sets of compressors at various flea markets, tools stores, etc. until I found a set whose fingers were small enough to fit between the Spit's spring coi
Here is my solution. It's a lawnmower rim and a Spifire brake rotor, drilled for the two pieces of all thread. http://www.ljvaughan.homestead.com/spaxdampers.html Larry I'm
Author: "Gosling, Richard B" <Richard.Gosling@atkinsglobal.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 16:24:44 -0000
..."What do you do with the wired-up compressed spring after you remove it from the car?"... Good question!!! Richard Gosling This email and any attached files are confidential and copyright protecte
You can get front spring compressors from England, (TSSC - Triumph Sport Six Club). For around $72.00 U.S. As someone else has noted, a front spring compressor is worth it's weight in gold. Something
I considered this, but I'm building up a bare frame, so there's no weight to speak of. In that same thread though, there are detailed instructions for building a compressor, which I think I'll try. T
Here is the compressor I designed. www.firespitter.com/spitfire/compressor1.jpg www.firespitter.com/spitfire/compressor2.jpg As I mentioned before, you need a welder. But other tools you'll need are
Hi Paul, If your firmer springs are shorter than stock, you may not have to compress them. A set I used slipped under the tower with no big fuss. In answer to your comment about having it done by a m
Long range target practice shooting out the wire - you wouldn't want to be anywhere near when it goes....... Cheers, Bill. http://www.rarebits4classics.co.uk
The spring compressor I built used all thread rod and a couple of pieces of angle iron. It wasn't fancy, but it worked and cost only a few dollars to make. I ended up painting mine to make it into a
I took mine in to the tire shop chain where I have purchased tires (Tires Plus). They used their press and did for free. They weren't busy at the time. It only took them about 15 minutes. Roger Ellio