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Old 06-05-2026, 04:58 AM
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Why you use a floor jack to support weight undr front end on lower arms till everything unbolted.
Then slowy release floor jack.
Fun.part reverse procedure. Probly more dangerous.
Take time watching springs in pockets.
Don't try moving them by hand with any pressure.
Just saying...
There's a better/safer way to install them.
I did it this way when I converted the 63 Tempest to 4-wheel Disc and at the same time installed custom +2" Front Coils from Coil Spring Specialties.
I used a tie-rod fork inserted between the opposing wire ropes to tweak the rotation into perfect position.
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Pro tip, for most old school front chassis. When needing to get lower control arms off.
Buy one of these.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/29753747393...Bk9SR9i3hofTZw
Take the top clamp and bottom clamps off.
Remove the shock. Put the bolt to the spring compressor down threw the shock hole, place the bottom clamp onto the lower part of the spring and thread the bolt into it.
I just use a 1/2' impact to compress the spring.
Thoroughly grease the threads on the puller shaft.
Easy, but still use safety glasses.

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