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Old 05-13-2010, 02:00 PM   #8
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Default Re: instructions for homemeade spring spreader

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Originally Posted by Doug Cox View Post
Regardless if you buy a spreader or make one, you are going in to a dangerous endeavor, especially with the rear spring. My strong advice is to wrap the spring on both ends with a strong safety chain to the frame. Several wraps if you have enough chain. When it comes time to either remove or install the spring shackles there will be some level of pounding on them and a great risk of the spreader slipping. It is not good if the spreader slips …

We all want to keep our Model A friend safe and injury free.
Never loan it out to anyone.
It called CYA.
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