Special Coil Spring compressor?
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Topic: Special Coil Spring compressor?
Posted By: Anderslober
Subject: Special Coil Spring compressor?
Date Posted: 25-May-2023 at 5:01AM
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Hi forum. I am in the proces of changing all the front suspension on my 70 Cyclone. I have hit a wall with regard to re-installing the front coil springs…what is the secret? I am using an ‘internal’ spring compressor, but cant compress it enough to get spring in. I have even cut the threaded rod 2 inches. I know there is a ‘special Ford coil spring compressor’…anyone got one they dont need anymore?🤠 Lemme’ know. Thanks. Pic below.  |
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Posted By: schufitz
Date Posted: 26-May-2023 at 2:25AM
I have been gathering parts for a rebuild but have not yet attempted the job. In researching the compressors, a MOOG T469 seems the best choice, but they are no longer made and difficult to find used.  OTC makes one (7045B) that you can still buy new (though pricey for 1 time use).  Link below is to a thread discussing a similar issue: http://torinocobra.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=41926&p=329343&hilit=7045b#p329343" rel="nofollow - COIL SPRING INSTALL-CAN'T COMPRESS SPRING ENOUGH! - Page 2 - TorinoCobra.com - Torino and Cyclone Technical Forum PS...Nice Cyclone you are restoring. Keep us posted on progress as I hope to tackle mine one of these days ------------- Dave 1969 Torino GT/351W 2V/FMX/Vinyl Top/Black Jade/Gold Stripes/Nugget Gold Buckets/Console/Racing Mirrors/AC/PS/PDB |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 26-May-2023 at 8:15AM
Cutting the rod isn’t gonna do anything to help ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Anderslober wrote:Posted By: 72 RS 351
Date Posted: 26-May-2023 at 9:51AM
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The factory springs are typically longer than many popular replacement versions. The longer the spring is, the harder it is to get it compressed enough. The new springs I put it my 73 were fairly easy to do, they are much thicker coils and I cut enough off to make the height fairly close to ideal. So if you are changing the spring rate at all, do the math first and you might be able to cut the new spring shorter a some to help. ------------- Don 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |