View Single Post
Old 05-14-2026, 12:36 PM   #3
The Art Doctor
Senior Member
 
The Art Doctor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 226
Default Re: want to undo lowering of my 1941 deluxe

Quote:
Originally Posted by fortyonerag View Post
You can make a fairly simple spring spreader out of some square tube and a length of threaded rod. Google is your friend. I know that shackle removal can be done without a spreader, but it’s far easier if you can relieve spring tension during the job.

That is what I made. Worked fine to pull a spring off an already removed axle/wishbone but I would think your idea of using the car weight and a jack has merit in this circumstance. I'd put a extra large C clamp or some chains around it for piece of mind.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 20260514_132622.jpg (99.8 KB, 75 views)
The Art Doctor is offline   Reply With Quote