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Noswal · 04-08-2016, 11:12 AM

Tried the search function, but couldn't find anything.

Is a spring spreader necessary to remove the front spring from a '46 Mercury? My springs are broken, sagging and generally worn out. Need to replace them, but I don't want to start and have them fly all over me and the garage. Thanks.

Butch

JSeery · 04-08-2016, 11:21 AM

No, it should have a pan bar and the spring is not in tension on the shackles. It does however have the weight of the car on it. You need to support the car/frame weight on a jack stand and jack under the spring end to hold it and lower it down.

Noswal · 04-08-2016, 11:24 AM

Thanks, JSeery. I thought that was right, but I'm getting old.

Butch

JSeery · 04-08-2016, 11:26 AM

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04-08-2016, 11:12 AM	#1
Noswal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 186	1946 Mercury front spring Tried the search function, but couldn't find anything. Is a spring spreader necessary to remove the front spring from a '46 Mercury? My springs are broken, sagging and generally worn out. Need to replace them, but I don't want to start and have them fly all over me and the garage. Thanks. Butch

04-08-2016, 11:21 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 1946 Mercury front spring No, it should have a pan bar and the spring is not in tension on the shackles. It does however have the weight of the car on it. You need to support the car/frame weight on a jack stand and jack under the spring end to hold it and lower it down.

04-08-2016, 11:24 AM	#3
Noswal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester, TN Posts: 186	Re: 1946 Mercury front spring Thanks, JSeery. I thought that was right, but I'm getting old. Butch

04-08-2016, 11:26 AM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 1946 Mercury front spring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Join the club!