KR Wilson spring spreader

[Lawson Cox]

Looking for a KR Wilson, or equivalent, spring spreader. Does anyone have one for sale? Send pictures to Lawson Cox, direct email, [email protected].

[19Fordy]

Any chance of posting a photo of what that tool looks like?
Would be neat to see.

[Don Rogers]

Here it is!!

[mercman from oz]

KR Wilson Spring Spreader.

[mercman from oz]

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.

[mercman from oz]

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Litchfield Spring Spreader - Made in Australia.

[mercman from oz]

Another type of early Ford Spring Spreader.

[Lawson Cox]

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

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.

This is the spring spreader I actually had in mind, and have used one like it several times. I like it very much. Does anyone have a Litchfield spring spreader they would part with?

Thanks

[19Fordy]

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.

[doghair3]

If your in a bind you could get this one here.

https://www.ebay.com/str/macsfabrica...pring+Spreader

[deuce lover]

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

[jimTN]

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.

[Yoyodyne]

Originally Posted by jimTN

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.

I was going to try that myself. Does the HF portapower have plenty of travel for the job?

[russcc]

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.

[37 Coupe]

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.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by 37 Coupe

... other than the guy from England that will part his car out to get me one.

That would be interesting!

[Terry,OH]

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.

[v8fordman]

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

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.

This piece you speak of is an attachment to the pictured spreader and a VERY rare piece. I have a KRW spreader and have borrowed that piece from a friend to do fronts. I even tried to get a machine shop to mill one for me, but it is complicated and therefore too expensive to do a one off. Always wondered if there were enough spreaders left to create enough interest to have some made?

[Yoyodyne]

Do you have a photo of the attachment?

[v8fordman]

Originally Posted by Yoyodyne

Do you have a photo of the attachment?

I will have to make a picture of it, but it is a unique piece.