want to undo lowering of my 1941 deluxe

[fortyonerag]

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.

[hueyhoolihan]

Originally Posted by fortyonerag

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.

oh i assure you i intend to relieve all pressure before commencing removal of anything! but i reckoned it might be accomplished using the weight of the car on the spring, or lack of it and a jack to find that point. maybe that's not possible...IDK.

[The Art Doctor]

Originally Posted by fortyonerag

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.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by The Art Doctor

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.

[glennpm]

Originally Posted by The Art Doctor

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.

I made one like that years ago out of 3/4" all-thread and for a '40 spring, it was dangerous! You need 1" all-thread minimum.

I bought a 4 ton "Porta-Power" HF rip off and made a second wedge end. It works wonderfully and safely. Note that the dimensions work for a '40 spring.
https://www.harborfreight.com/4-ton-...kit-58204.html