installing front coil springs 396/375 nova

68z28kk · #1 08-07-2009, 06:19 AM

I sent you an email. Clint

1968 nova ss · #2 08-08-2009, 06:10 AM

clint,resend your Pm;didn;t get it.anybody else have any ideas.Chris

VintageMusclecar · #3 08-08-2009, 07:11 AM

What style of coil spring compressor are you using?

68z28kk · #4 08-08-2009, 11:43 AM

I will send you an email tomorrow about a simple tool to safely install coil springs without needing the weight of your engine to help in the process. And it's a one man operation and so simple. I will email it because I have pictures and don't know how to post them on this site. Clint

1968 nova ss · #5 08-08-2009, 04:06 PM

thanks clint;that would be great.eric,i am using a napa brand spring compressor by evercraft and have tried a rental from our local advance auto parts.they both seem to be sturdy units;but maybe not sturdy enough.chris

indyjps · #6 08-08-2009, 07:56 PM

Ive used spring compressors similar to the Napa brand on 600 lb front springs for 69 camaro, these are much stiffer than a standard big block spring. Make sure its a quality unit, the hooks that go onto the spring need to be steel, not a cheap casting as some of the knock off brands use, also the threaded rod that goes thru the middle of the compressor and the nut are in good condition.

68z28kk, Im interested in tool you have, can you give more details?

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