zeitgeist57 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I'm trying to swap out the coil springs on my '78 Lincoln for air bags, and I test-fitted my 2-piece Autozone death-missles and they don't have the room or the grip to compress these monsters. The rear coil mounts on the axle are open in the middle, so I'd be able to try a through-the-spring compressor... Otherwise, I've heard good things about these (especially over 2-piece)... http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_20436.jpg Does anyone have a hydraulic compressor? http://jdlawhon.com/taco/tacopics02/spring_compressor.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I have the one in the top picture, I can bring it to C&C or if you want to run to Circleville you can have it anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Cut them off with a torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Cut them off with a torch �� In my young and stupid days we used cut off wheel to cut springs under tension.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 The only time I've ever cut springs (Cleetus), I at least took the springs off FIRST. Plus, the car is in great shape for a 1978 Ohio vehicle. I'd like to save the springs if I want to take the airbags out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 Hey Brian! Sorry for the delay...I would welcome the use of your spring compressor if you could bring it to CC&C tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted August 3, 2016 Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hey Brian! Sorry for the delay...I would welcome the use of your spring compressor if you could bring it to CC&C tomorrow... Let me know what day you want to pick it up and I'll put it in Nikkis car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2016 Let me know what day you want to pick it up and I'll put it in Nikkis car. Yes, thank you Brian. I just texted your wife...meant to reach out to her earlier today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Got it from her. Much appreciation, mang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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