Bill,
Having just been there, done that, (twice - the lower "A" arm bushing grease
seals split only a few months after installation), I recommend making or buying
a
TR spring compressor. I made mine out of a 14" x 3/4" bolt and associated
hardware obtained from work. I figured if those bolts would hold thousands of
pounds of force from our high voltage wires, they should do OK for the TR
springs. Also, I think Moss has a spring compressor on sale for about
$25...probably the hot set-up. TRF also has theirs on sale from time to time.
I
own a pair of standard external type spring compressors (I've done several strut
replacements on the family cars), and I couldn't get them to work properly on
the
TR. As for color, I used gloss black for everything except the calipers, which
I
painted a "natural" silver finish.
Dennis
Billtr4@aol.com wrote:
> Hello all, All I have left to remove b4 POR painting my frame are the
> steering and front suspension. Can I use traditional spring compressors as
> found at the rental store or do I need to buy or make the TR type specific as
> shown in the big 3 and the factory manual? Are there any sites that may help?
> Also, do we have any recommendations on the color and/or finish of the
> front brake calipers and the dust shields?
> As always TIA
> BILLTR4 (gettin there)
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