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jerry shook · 12-29-2010, 08:31 AM

I will be removing both front and rear springs to repair or replace. just wondering if there are any tricks that you would share to make it easer on an old man . it is a 1931 Slant Window. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

Ron/IA · 12-29-2010, 08:54 AM

Jerry - As many will advise, you will need spring spreaders. These spreaders will take the tension off the shackles so they can be disconnected. Then after removing or lowering the axles, you can relieve the spring pressure so they can safely be worked on.

You might also take some time and think about anything that needs repaired or adjusted on the axles and their associated parts. Since you are going to have them loose anyway.

There is much printed information out there, and you can do a search on Fordbarn using "spring spreaders". There was just recently a thread discussing making your own rear spring spreader.

jerry shook · 12-29-2010, 09:54 AM

I have already rebuilt the front and rear did not think to remove the springs then can i take the springs out without removing the front and rear ?.

Peter J · 12-29-2010, 10:10 AM

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Going to replace my front spring today. I've got a spreader and Les Andrew's book for a backup. Mine is currently resting on the axle.

12-29-2010, 08:31 AM	#1
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Front and rear springs I will be removing both front and rear springs to repair or replace. just wondering if there are any tricks that you would share to make it easer on an old man . it is a 1931 Slant Window. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.

12-29-2010, 08:54 AM	#2
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: Front and rear springs Jerry - As many will advise, you will need spring spreaders. These spreaders will take the tension off the shackles so they can be disconnected. Then after removing or lowering the axles, you can relieve the spring pressure so they can safely be worked on. You might also take some time and think about anything that needs repaired or adjusted on the axles and their associated parts. Since you are going to have them loose anyway. There is much printed information out there, and you can do a search on Fordbarn using "spring spreaders". There was just recently a thread discussing making your own rear spring spreader. __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

12-29-2010, 09:54 AM	#3
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Re: Front and rear springs I have already rebuilt the front and rear did not think to remove the springs then can i take the springs out without removing the front and rear ?.

12-29-2010, 10:10 AM	#4
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Front and rear springs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Going to replace my front spring today. I've got a spreader and Les Andrew's book for a backup. Mine is currently resting on the axle.