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chero231 · 02-04-2011, 03:57 PM

Is there an easy way to get the spring mounted to the perch ? I seem to have a hard time getting the shackles into the perch and spring eye without a lot of tension on things...there must be a trick to it. Thanks, [email protected]

Model T Monte · 02-04-2011, 04:10 PM

Try setting a block of wood between the eye on the spring and the axle then use the wieght of the car to spread the spring.

GOW · 02-05-2011, 01:30 PM

I put it in the spring and then use a pry bar to juke the spring around....need two people

V4F · 02-05-2011, 01:58 PM

ive done mine several times . it is fairly ez , not like the killer rear spring . the block is a good way , the pry bar also works , altho i use a axe handle & use my leg to hold it . makes it better cause im always alone . try not to tweak the shackles ...... steve

sturgis 39 · 02-05-2011, 02:38 PM

All of the suggestion stated above are dangerous. I found an old thread about spring spreaders and they are not real safe but are safer than what has been suggested.

H. L. Chauvin · 02-05-2011, 02:59 PM

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Hi,

Always carefully took front spring apart first by removing center bolt, after clamping with (2) large "C" clamps, one (1) each side of center bolt, plus a safety chain wrap. Removed the single bottom leaf from shackles last.

Then re-installed in reverse order; bottom leaf first with eyes placed on shackles, & carefully re-assembled front spring with clamps, safety chain, & center bolt.

Hope this helps.
H.L. Chauvin

jerry shook · 02-05-2011, 04:29 PM

I removed my front springs today , with no help and no problems. Took them apart cleaned painted arched and replaced them. This was my first time.you dont need any special tools or pry bar.. If you still need help let me know .thanks god bless.

john in illinois · 02-05-2011, 07:03 PM

Les Andrews mechanics handbook #1 explains this. Use two wood blocks. The book has repair instructions for every section of the model A. The vendors carry the book.Also the Model A service bulletins are an excellent resource.

sturgis 39 · 02-07-2011, 08:04 AM

wwwfordbarn.com/forum/showthread,php?t=23114&page2

see if this works

it did not

sturgis 39 · 02-07-2011, 08:13 AM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...?t=23114&page2

02-04-2011, 04:10 PM	#2
Model T Monte Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vici,Okla. Posts: 256	Re: front spring install Try setting a block of wood between the eye on the spring and the axle then use the wieght of the car to spread the spring.

02-05-2011, 01:30 PM	#3
GOW Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UPSTATE,NY Posts: 158	Re: front spring install I put it in the spring and then use a pry bar to juke the spring around....need two people

02-05-2011, 01:58 PM	#4
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: front spring install ive done mine several times . it is fairly ez , not like the killer rear spring . the block is a good way , the pry bar also works , altho i use a axe handle & use my leg to hold it . makes it better cause im always alone . try not to tweak the shackles ...... steve __________________ V4f

02-05-2011, 02:38 PM	#5
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: front spring install All of the suggestion stated above are dangerous. I found an old thread about spring spreaders and they are not real safe but are safer than what has been suggested. __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread.

02-05-2011, 02:59 PM	#6
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: front spring install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi, Always carefully took front spring apart first by removing center bolt, after clamping with (2) large "C" clamps, one (1) each side of center bolt, plus a safety chain wrap. Removed the single bottom leaf from shackles last. Then re-installed in reverse order; bottom leaf first with eyes placed on shackles, & carefully re-assembled front spring with clamps, safety chain, & center bolt. Hope this helps. H.L. Chauvin

02-04-2011, 03:57 PM	#1
chero231 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: norton shores, michigan Posts: 19	front spring install Is there an easy way to get the spring mounted to the perch ? I seem to have a hard time getting the shackles into the perch and spring eye without a lot of tension on things...there must be a trick to it. Thanks, [email protected]

02-05-2011, 04:29 PM	#7
jerry shook Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 516	Re: front spring install I removed my front springs today , with no help and no problems. Took them apart cleaned painted arched and replaced them. This was my first time.you dont need any special tools or pry bar.. If you still need help let me know .thanks god bless.

02-05-2011, 07:03 PM	#8
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,185	Re: front spring install Les Andrews mechanics handbook #1 explains this. Use two wood blocks. The book has repair instructions for every section of the model A. The vendors carry the book.Also the Model A service bulletins are an excellent resource.

02-07-2011, 08:04 AM	#9
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: front spring install wwwfordbarn.com/forum/showthread,php?t=23114&page2 see if this works it did not __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread. Last edited by sturgis 39; 02-07-2011 at 08:09 AM.

02-07-2011, 08:13 AM	#10
sturgis 39 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lead. South Dakota Posts: 963	Re: front spring install https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...?t=23114&page2 __________________ IF IT CAN NOT BE FIXED WITH BLASTING WIRE, JB WELD OR DUCT TAPE ---IT CAN NOT BE FIXED Do not get me started on the stupidity of ethanol. I think one of the monitors is from Iowa and he will delete the thread.