Rear spring removal tool

[sphooch]

WOW, one needs to know alot more than meets the eye..I need alot more help here. 1st of all does anyone know of an active charter club of THE MODEL A FORD CLUB in New Jersey??? And now back to the real question , the rear spring spreader tool, I did some reading on this , home made ones and store bought spreaders , while the home made tool looks strong is the ones offered buy the supply houses just as strong and just as good?? I need to remove my rear spring , I dont mind buying one but which one to buy? Any body ever use any of these bought from Brattons or mikes or any other place?? I want it to be strong because i wanna be safe . Any suggestions out there . thanks again THE HOOCH

[miss victoria]

working on the rear spring can be dangerous, buy the good one, most all parts houses sell them . i still wrap a safety chain around the spring before taking out the center bolt.

[Tinker]

This is a nice one. I have it and have used it a couple times. Worked well. see link

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/4646

Synders have other versions that are a little cheaper. Probably would work great. Looks like the same spreader as brattons offers.

The way I look at it.

Rear Spring Spreader: $134
Used it 3 times: $44.66 (a use, so far)
Having the right tool when I need it to safely do the job: priceless.

Although if I knew someone local that had one I could borrow, I do that! :]

[CarlG]

I found this one on eBay:

He lists them there quite often

[Patrick L.]

Removing the spring is one thing and taking it apart[separating the leaves] is another.. You can use the spreader to remove the spring.. If you want to take the spring apart,, use a c-clamp while you loosen the center bolt..

[TD]

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I agree - front or rear the spring assembly can "bite you" if your not careful. A wrap around safety chain and the use of several C-clamps is a must. Once the initial separation takes place the load become minimal quickly. Until then be afraid.
TD

[Bruce,Upstate NY]

Removing a rear spring with a broken center bolt can be quite exciting. Twice I have been able to replace a center bolt from inside the car before loosening the U bolts, then spreading the spring.

[flatford39]

Originally Posted by CarlG

I found this one on eBay:

He lists them there quite often

I actually bought one from him and I have used it a number of times. It is really a nice tool. It was like $60.00 when I bought it but he has raised his pricing along with demand. I think he wants somewhere around $130.00 now. Still a good and safe tool.

[CarlG]

I have both the front and rear spreaders. Haven't used the rear one yet, but very well made, good value -- safe tool.

[TinCup]

Here are a few pictures from when I changed my rear spring using the snyders tool.

Rear Spring Removal