<VV> Installing Rear Coil Springs

[Rick Norris]

Greg,
There is a spring compressor that I use consisting of two large screws with 
hooks that clamp on the outside of the spring and you can use a ratchet to 
compress the spring enough to get it out. Much safer than the other methods 
discribed here so far!
I think some are competing for the Darwin Awards!

Rick Norris
#36 Sunoco Corvair
www.corvairalley.com
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for suggestions on how to install rear coil springs on a late
> model ('68).  The spring compressor I rented from the local parts store 
> will
> not work as it requires access to its screw from along the coil spring's
> center axis - something a Corvair does not allow with its upper "cone" and
> the lower "bump".
>
> I have thought about removing the lower rear strut and the half-shaft to 
> see
> if I can pivot the torque arm away from the upper spring mount in an 
> effort
> to gain more room but I do not know if this will help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gregory Popp
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