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Old 08-08-2020, 08:23 PM   #5
Tim Ayers
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Default Re: Drag Link Spring Compression?

OK, you must have the new reproduction springs that are a tad too long. Here's what you do, place the spring in a vice and crank it until fully compressed. Let it hold there for a few minutes and then try it. Might want to measure before and after to make sure the vice trick worked on your springs.

The new springs are too long and the new reproduction cups are too thick which adds up to extra length which doesn't allow you to get the ball stud in. I just went through this. Once I compressed the spring and re-used the still good Ford "cup", all went together as designed.
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