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1. Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: "Jason Spaeth" <jasonspaeth@hotmail.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:16:52 -0500; Hi MG Group: I am now is the process of rebuilding both axle assemblies on my early '74 B. Once they are complete, I will bring them to the body shop to be remounted on the car. Since 3 of the four l; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00237.html (8,121 bytes)
2. RE: Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 05:15:32 -0400; I can't speak to question 1 as I don't use tube shocks and don't see the As for the springs, just use your floor jack under the pan to hold the compression, loosen the four bolts on the cross member; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00246.html (8,386 bytes)
3. Re: Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: Paul Root <ptroot@iaces.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 07:28:42 -0500; Last year sometime, Moss (Kelvin) found that the specs had changed on the rear shocks they had in the kit. They had become way too hard. That has been solved, and the shocks are supposed to be better; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00248.html (9,443 bytes)
4. RE: Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 19:48:17 -0400; Oops, reading too fast again...I stand corrected. I guess I'd probably rig up a C clamp of some nature hold it, but I'm sure someone has a better suggestion. Safety Fast! Gordie Bird '62 MGA '67 MGBG; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00261.html (8,109 bytes)
5. RE: Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: "Marc Siegel" <smarc@abs.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 20:18:11 -0400; When I pulled the whole assembly, I was faced with the same dilemma. I used some flat bar stock, drilled a hole in each piece, and used some allthread and nuts as a makeshift clamp. Be real careful!; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00262.html (9,064 bytes)
6. RE: Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: David Maples <moreso7472@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 18:26:55 -0700 (PDT); Wrap a chain around the xmember and thru the coils of the spring so that it is contained. Stand on top of the xmember and to the inside of the spring pan, then loosen the trunnion(?) bolts. Your wei; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00266.html (7,994 bytes)
7. Re: Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: MGBnutt@aol.com; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:38:07 EDT; I read your e-mail completely and an inexpensive spring compressor set is available from Harbor Freight for $10.99. Check it out at: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00267.html (8,824 bytes)
8. Re: Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: MGBnutt@aol.com; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:41:14 EDT; This spring compressor might be more useful: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43753 Looks like it's designed to fit in from the side. Good luck! Donny V 78 MGB; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00268.html (7,614 bytes)
9. RE: Front spring compression tool (score: 1): Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:49:20 -0600; When I did this with the cross member off the car, I bought a pair of spring compressors from an auto parts store. I could only fit one inside the spring but I still used it to take a bit of tension; /html/mgs/2004-07/msg00273.html (7,773 bytes)

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