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07-06-2021, 02:36 PM | #1 |
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KR Wilson spring spreader
Looking for a KR Wilson, or equivalent, spring spreader. Does anyone have one for sale? Send pictures to Lawson Cox, direct email, [email protected].
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07-06-2021, 02:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
Any chance of posting a photo of what that tool looks like?
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07-06-2021, 04:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
Here it is!!
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07-06-2021, 05:28 PM | #4 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
KR Wilson Spring Spreader. |
07-06-2021, 05:36 PM | #5 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
Here is an alternative Spring Spreader, the Litchfield Spring Spreader - Made in Australia. Notice the Instructions inside the Lid that lists what Combinations are needed for what vehicle, including the small British Ford Prefect and Anglia. |
07-06-2021, 05:47 PM | #6 |
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Litchfield Spring Spreader - Made in Australia. |
07-06-2021, 06:04 PM | #7 |
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Another type of early Ford Spring Spreader. |
07-06-2021, 06:23 PM | #8 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
Wow, Thanks for posting all those photos. I can see why it's such a desirable tool.
If you ever locate a really big turnbuckle you can make one like this. Last edited by 19Fordy; 07-06-2021 at 06:39 PM. |
07-06-2021, 08:36 PM | #9 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
If your in a bind you could get this one here.
https://www.ebay.com/str/macsfabrica...pring+Spreader |
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07-06-2021, 11:55 PM | #11 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
I have a old Snap On that I found in a closed out shop.I think its from the 30's.The adapter pipes on one end were lost in shipment so made those up
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07-07-2021, 05:47 AM | #12 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
I use a porta power that has the correct ends in the kit. I think Northern Hyd and Harbor Freight carry those kits. Put the curved ends on pipes with the hyd jack in the middle and pump away.
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07-07-2021, 06:12 AM | #13 |
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The best one I have used is the early Snap On. Works smooth as glass, and strong as a bull. If I were to to compare the Snap On to the KR Wilson, the Snap On is simple and a far better design and execution.
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07-07-2021, 07:25 AM | #14 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
I have been looking for one for quite awhile. I ran parts wanted ads both on Fordbarn and Early V8 Club classified to no avail other than the guy from England that will part his car out to get me one.
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07-07-2021, 09:43 AM | #15 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
The K R Wilson spreader as shown in post #4 above will only do the rear spring due to it's over all length. K R W had a associated tool that used in conjunction with their spreader would do the front spring.
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07-07-2021, 10:02 AM | #17 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
Didn't Mart make one of these?
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07-07-2021, 10:13 AM | #18 |
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I've got a home made rear spring spreader that my great uncles used in their Ford dealership in the 30's and 40's. It a length of 1 inch ready bolt that slips into some heavy wall tubing with a heavy flat washer welded on 1 end of the tube and the other end smashed flat to a point to wedge in the spring. The ready bolt has a big square nut for adjustment that tightens against the washer with the end of the ready rod also ground flat to fit into the spring. Easy to make of you had access to the materials. I've used it dozens of times over the years in my shop. 30's technology.
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07-07-2021, 10:48 AM | #19 |
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Re: KR Wilson spring spreader
I was going to try that myself. Does the HF portapower have plenty of travel for the job?
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07-07-2021, 11:43 AM | #20 |
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I built this one to clear the Quick Change. |
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