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Jim Boehmke · 11-03-2013, 07:43 PM

I've never "invested" in a spreader.
I've done 10 rear end jobs and just use an 18" length of 3/8-16" threaded rod.
Put "C" clamps on each side of the center bolt, Remove the bolt, replace the bolt with the threaded rod with a nut on the top and bottom of the spring, remove "C" clamps, now unscrew one of the threaded rod nuts and everything comes easly apart. Use the same set up for re-assembly.
Keep it simple.

11-03-2013, 07:43 PM	#15
Jim Boehmke Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 344	Re: Spring Spreader I've never "invested" in a spreader. I've done 10 rear end jobs and just use an 18" length of 3/8-16" threaded rod. Put "C" clamps on each side of the center bolt, Remove the bolt, replace the bolt with the threaded rod with a nut on the top and bottom of the spring, remove "C" clamps, now unscrew one of the threaded rod nuts and everything comes easly apart. Use the same set up for re-assembly. Keep it simple.