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Terry, NJ · 08-20-2024, 12:45 PM

The rear spring is quite possibly the most dangerous piece on the car. Somewhere there must be be someone who was killed by one. Every body (including me) Has a story tell. In a nut shell, don't try to make a spring spreader out of 3/4" sched. 40 water pipe. I did and it didn't work. THE SPRING WAS TOO STRONG! However, 1" has worked just fine with 1" ready rod adjusters. With my design, I don't believe all the tension can be removed so I just park the whole assy out of the way until it's ready to go back into the car. I also use chains as an insurance policy against something unforeseen .
Terry

08-20-2024, 12:45 PM	#10
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,749	Re: Spring Safety The rear spring is quite possibly the most dangerous piece on the car. Somewhere there must be be someone who was killed by one. Every body (including me) Has a story tell. In a nut shell, don't try to make a spring spreader out of 3/4" sched. 40 water pipe. I did and it didn't work. THE SPRING WAS TOO STRONG! However, 1" has worked just fine with 1" ready rod adjusters. With my design, I don't believe all the tension can be removed so I just park the whole assy out of the way until it's ready to go back into the car. I also use chains as an insurance policy against something unforeseen . Terry