Spring compression tool

[1949FL]

The bushings on my 1966 A arms are old and at last inspection have started to disappear. I would like to find a decent internal spring compression tool similar to the one in the Tiger FSM Section F page 15. It compresses the spring safely for removal and then I can disassemble my front end to re-bush the A arms. Any suggestions on a tool that can help would be welcome. Note there does not seem to be much room for the 'newly' designed compression tools that fit inside the coil. Suggestions? V.L. Churchill tool RG.50D and RG.50D-2??
And Thanks as always.
Jim

 

[IvaTiger]

I used a piece of 1/2-13 thread rod 24 inches long and a strap clamp on the top and bottom a arms Heavy duty nuts. Take out the shock and place the thread rod in its place You may experience some thread distortion and if so use a different section of the thread rod for the other side. Quick simple and cheap.

 

[Theorangetiger]

Those tools aren't necessary to disassemble & assemble the front suspension. With the front of the car on jack stands, you can use a floor jack to control the coil spring. With the shock out you can use the jack under the lower A-arm to slightly compress the spring and disconnect the spindle, either at the upper or lower ball joint and then slowly lower the jack until all of the tension is out of the spring. I like this method because you can control things from a distance.
As always, use caution.

 

[Warren]

Maybe while you are there take out or make a slimmer rubber spring buffer pad for the spring and get the front end a little lower

 

[IvaTiger]

I used a piece of 1/2-13 thread rod 24 inches long and a strap clamp on the top and bottom a arms Heavy duty nuts. Take out the shock and place the thread rod in its place You may experience some thread distortion and if so use a different section of the thread rod for the other side. Quick simple and cheap.

When I did mine the front crossmember was removed so the weight of the car could not be taken advantage of like the previous post , but that would work well if it is installed

 

[1949FL]

You guys are great and a very big help. Thanks and Merry Christmas with a Happy New Year!!!
Jim

 

[kbecker]

Maybe while you are there take out or make a slimmer rubber spring buffer pad for the spring and get the front end a little lower

Warren can't get to my car now but how much lower is the front after removing spring rubber my tires are 205-60/13 Thanks

 

[Warren]

I'd have to dig them out of the bottom of the toolbox. But they are mostly about 1/2" so about an inch.
I used a cut piece of old fire hose for a little something between the spring and the crossmember.

 

[kbecker]

I'd have to dig them out of the bottom of the toolbox. But they are mostly about 1/2" so about an inch.
I used a cut piece of old fire hose for a little something between the spring and the crossmember.

Thanks Warren a inch lower would be great, I have a old fire hose in the garage

 

[Hoghead]

Warren can't get to my car now but how much lower is the front after removing spring rubber my tires are 205-60/13 Thanks

Half the difference between the stock and replacement rubber
Mustang II ones fot and are 1/2"

 

[kbecker]

Half the difference between the stock and replacement rubber
Mustang II ones fot and are 1/2"

Easier yet Thanks