crops Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Hi, Has anybody got a front suspension coil spring compression tool for hire/sell. I line in north lincs between Grimsby and Scunthorpe area. DN386JW. I'm wanting to replace front springs. Thanks in anticipation . Dave Crops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Me, I sometimes make some, you can buy them via eBay UK "Churchill tool" or with some discount direct from me. It is very safe and you will love it. Edited January 4, 2019 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Dave, Springs are dangerous projectiles, there is a lot of stored energy. There are several posts about this. Do not use the clamps with 2 threaded rods on the outside of the spring, as these may jump off due to tge steep coils (pitch) and that is dangerous ( some do it like that, not me, thanks). I used a central M12 or M16 threaded rod with a plate below the springpan and large think washers on top; and double nuts on the side where you turn the nut, again for safety. And use grease on the nuts, also on the nut-contact side to reduce friction and wear. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Get Marco’s tool. It’s a work of art and built like a brick outhouse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Hi Pete, great to hear you are still pleased with the tool. I was lucky to see a car mechanic working on my TR with the original Churchill tool the first year I owned the car. That gave me the idea to make my own Churchill tool as close to the original as possible, reduced to its main features. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 5 hours ago, crops said: Hi, Has anybody got a front suspension coil spring compression tool for hire/sell. I line in north lincs between Grimsby and Scunthorpe area. DN386JW. I'm wanting to replace front springs. Thanks in anticipation . Dave Crops Dave, Living at Barnetby you could do worse than try Dennis Vessey in Barnetby for hire/loan. He's a well established Engineer on many marques including numerous TRs. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 Dave I have a self made one from instructions appeared in TRAction many years ago... It works for me! I’m 5 miles NE of Driffield so not too far from you... PM if you’re interested. Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted January 4, 2019 Report Share Posted January 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Waldi said: Dave, Springs are dangerous projectiles, there is a lot of stored energy. There are several posts about this. Do not use the clamps with 2 threaded rods on the outside of the spring, as these may jump off due to tge steep coils (pitch) and that is dangerous ( some do it like that, not me, thanks). I used a central M12 or M16 threaded rod with a plate below the springpan and large think washers on top; and double nuts on the side where you turn the nut, again for safety. And use grease on the nuts, also on the nut-contact side to reduce friction and wear. Regards, Waldi Same, a length of threaded rod with suitable plates and a double nut on the working end. I made it 20 years ago and still use it after checking the condition of the threads each time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Dave, get Marco's tool ! Jochem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rogcastle Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hi Marco Looks like great tool and Waldi has convinced me to get a proper one when I strip the front suspension down at the end of the year. Will be in contact with you then if Ok regards Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewMAshton Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Dave, I have a home made one, threaded bar with substantial plate welded and bolted to the bottom and a deep nut on the top with a ratcheting wrench that makes it a quick process of removing and replacing springs, you can use it for the cost of postage, just used it to strip down and rebuild my front suspension, cheers, Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, Rogcastle said: Hi Marco Looks like great tool and Waldi has convinced me to get a proper one when I strip the front suspension down at the end of the year. Will be in contact with you then if Ok regards Roger Hi Roger, you send me a message when ever you want, you will love the tool. Could be possible I need some time to make one, I do not always have some ready like at the moment. Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith66 Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Dave It kind of depends on whether its a one off, once in a blue moon job or something you may do more often. If its more than infrequently get the right tool. If its more of a one off i would think the threaded bar and a set of substantial washers/plates method as per Waldi, John and Andrew is acceptable. Oh and of course me as thats the way i did my strip down and reassembly. But as Waldi says care needed whatever as springs under compession can be dangerous. Enjoy Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rogcastle Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 No problem Marco I will give you a couple of months notice, probably September. Thanks Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichyBarber Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 M16 studding nuts washers and 75mm valve sqare plate washers (type used in construction)all from orbital. Fasteners Watford for about £20 - worked perfectly for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 I’ve got one of Marco’s spring compressors . An excellent bit of kit highly recommended! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 5, 2019 Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 2 hours ago, RichyBarber said: M16 studding nuts washers and 75mm valve sqare plate washers (type used in construction)all from orbital. Fasteners Watford for about £20 - worked perfectly for me +1 for orbitol, I used m16 also with extra long nuts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crops Posted January 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 Thanks to everybody that replied to my suspension query. Taken comments on board and decided to make my own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 Dave, Have sent you a PM - I think. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Dave, please read your PMs 10. Januar 2019, PM deleted Edited January 10, 2019 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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