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TR6 Spring Compressor [Atlanta area??]

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Hate that this is my first post and I'm asking to borrow a tool... anyone in the Atlanta area have a spring compressor I could borrow? I'm installing new bushings and springs in my '72 TR6.

TIA,

Kevin
'72 TR6
 
I'm curious, do the simple Moss Motors "huge long screw and plate" design spring compressors last forever, or do the threads start to wear and allow the nut to slip? I've used mine a few times and I seem to notice some thin shearing of the steel around the threads. Anyone notice the same?
 
KVH said:
I'm curious, do the simple Moss Motors "huge long screw and plate" design spring compressors last forever, or do the threads start to wear and allow the nut to slip? I've used mine a few times and I seem to notice some thin shearing of the steel around the threads. Anyone notice the same?
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I made my own using a 5/8" bolt from the hardware shop. I have now used it on about 10 springs and it is not showing any wear. I tried a half inch bolt before that and it did not hold up. I posted some pictures of it on a thread just a few weeks ago.
Charley
 
charleyf said:
I made my own using a 5/8" bolt from the hardware shop. I have now used it on about 10 springs and it is not showing any wear. I tried a half inch bolt before that and it did not hold up. I posted some pictures of it on a thread just a few weeks ago.
Charley
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Thanks Charley,

I've been searching for at least a drawing with dimensions of the bottom bracket I've seem some make with the holes that go over the studs and a hole in the middle for the bolt. I have a buddy that can plasma cut and I'd rather give it to him once to cut than have to go back and forth cutting. I've seen some that don't have the holes and simply rest on the bottom. Overkill, but I'll probably go with 3/4" rod and just make my own. I've got a feeling that I'll be adding spacers to the new springs so having my own will probably be better.

Kevin
 
I made my own. I think it is 1/2" threaded stock. The threads were well worn after changing my bushings. As mentioned above 5/8 may be a better choice. Better yet a would be rod with Acme threads. If you are not familiar with Acme threads take a look at a bench vise. The screw uses acme. I have not tried to find acme threaded stock so I can't offer a source.
For the ends of mine I cut pieces of 1/8 flat stock and drilled holes for the threaded stock to pass through. I also uses a bronze bushing to allow the nut to turn. It's beed 4 or 5 years so I don't remember the exact details.
 
I thought that car on the Scribd site looked familiar!
Hope Dale is doing OK.
 
Kevin
You can find Dale Todd over on The Triumph Experience web site. He goes by 'Sabalo' and resides in Florida.
Looks like he's doing Ok. Long live Amos!
 
kbatl said:
Thanks Charley,

I've been searching for at least a drawing with dimensions of the bottom bracket I've seem some make with the holes that go over the studs and a hole in the middle for the bolt. I have a buddy that can plasma cut and I'd rather give it to him once to cut than have to go back and forth cutting. I've seen some that don't have the holes and simply rest on the bottom. Overkill, but I'll probably go with 3/4" rod and just make my own. I've got a feeling that I'll be adding spacers to the new springs so having my own will probably be better.

Kevin
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If by the term lower bracket you mean the square washer that I used for that purpose. I used a square washer that is commonly used for holding the sill plate on the foundatin of a new house. It is about 3/16 to 1/4" thick and is about 2 & 1/4 " square. It fits fine between the four studs that hold the shock absorber in. Nothing fancy there.
Charley
 
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