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Originally Posted by Kube
Lonnie,
I set up a spring with spreader on my bench to depict the way I do it. It is a very simple in design as you can see. Works amazingly well and is safe.
In the "real world" I use a heavier shackle pin to press against. The one in the photo was handy for taking the photo.
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Heard, great to here that ya made it happen.
Kube, the shackles never interfere with the removal of the shackles on the vehicle? Never tried this method, i also know you can build a car.
on my previous post with a link to harms ways post. Personally i would be leery of the time removing the center bolt and adding the all thread. Knocking an old rusty center bolt out with only the clamps still attached to a axle has some force. But hey that is why i thought chains as a back up was a good idea. I would think that removing the shackles to release the energy first would be the safest.
The angle iron looks like a great idea outside a tab to keep the spring spreader set. Easily welded on.
I saws-alled the shackle of a spring on a rear axle (off the car) and i thought it would fly off. It didnt. But i can see there is a lot of kinetic energy waiting to hurt someone.
Great ideas still being posted. Enjoy be safe.
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