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Post by av11 on Feb 26, 2019 16:54:08 GMT -5
Local fair derby said that you can use turn in coil spring spacers for the front suspension. I have a few sets and I was wondering if anyone was doing anything special to hold them in or is the spring pressure enough to keep them in during a derby?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2019 17:02:34 GMT -5
I take a hose clamp and go around them and the spring
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Post by STROMI 121 on Feb 26, 2019 20:54:53 GMT -5
Or, just use taller springs.
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Post by dean88 on Feb 27, 2019 10:02:03 GMT -5
I've wrapped the spring in duct tape after installing them.
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Post by cheezwhiz31 on Feb 27, 2019 10:37:12 GMT -5
Usually some will fall out. the ones that are 2 bolts and you tighten them to spread spring are junk. I just bend them. Rubber ones seem to hold pretty good but i ususaly take porta-power with the jaw opener attachment and spread spring as far as i can open and get them in. I have had good luck with the cast/aluminum one that you turn in too. But like Stromi said "Put stiffer springs in". Is what i do now. Have it down to a pretty good science so not as big of pain.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2019 11:42:10 GMT -5
Usually some will fall out. the ones that are 2 bolts and you tighten them to spread spring are junk. I just bend them. Rubber ones seem to hold pretty good but i ususaly take porta-power with the jaw opener attachment and spread spring as far as i can open and get them in. I have had good luck with the cast/aluminum one that you turn in too. But like Stromi said "Put stiffer springs in". Is what i do now. Have it down to a pretty good science so not as big of pain. What springs y’all using in the front of old iron GM? If you change them...I used 2002 suburban rear springs in the rear of my 73 Buick,exact same height as the Buick’s,just the diameter of the round stock is bigger,and stiffer too
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Post by rhull1977 on Feb 27, 2019 12:23:44 GMT -5
80s model ford truck front springs always worked for me. Had a few that I cut a coil or so off to get them right.
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Post by dhash on Feb 27, 2019 12:30:18 GMT -5
We get them from advance auto. Order to fit a 71-73 Cadillac Fleetwood limousine. They cost around 175.00. When done with car , take them out & reuse. Take the ones you took out the front & install them in rear. Don't forget to cut out the rubber stop on top A - arm.
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Post by demoboy333 on Feb 27, 2019 16:25:28 GMT -5
We get them from advance auto. Order to fit a 71-73 Cadillac Fleetwood limousine. They cost around 175.00. When done with car , take them out & reuse. Take the ones you took out the front & install them in rear. Don't forget to cut out the rubber stop on top A - arm. Cut the piece under the a arms too that the rubber sits on.
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Post by dhash on Feb 27, 2019 16:32:11 GMT -5
I didn't realize that the little piece would hit. I'll check that out. Thanks for that info.
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Post by STROMI 121 on Feb 27, 2019 17:49:33 GMT -5
Usually some will fall out. the ones that are 2 bolts and you tighten them to spread spring are junk. I just bend them. Rubber ones seem to hold pretty good but i ususaly take porta-power with the jaw opener attachment and spread spring as far as i can open and get them in. I have had good luck with the cast/aluminum one that you turn in too. But like Stromi said "Put stiffer springs in". Is what i do now. Have it down to a pretty good science so not as big of pain. Used the porta power and rubber spacers for years. I even found it was cheaper to buy the big round one and cut it into pieces.
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Post by derby2racer on Feb 28, 2019 1:36:53 GMT -5
Use a very small drill bit and drill a hold in the end of the aluminum twist-in style spacers. After you put them in, use mechanics wire through the hole you drilled and twist around the spring one time just to hold it in place.... the more spacers you put in, the more pressure it puts on them and less likely to fall out.
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Post by Luke Wells on Feb 28, 2019 4:13:09 GMT -5
They usually make 2 different sizes of those twist in spaces. Like 1" and 1.5" I believe.
The 1.5s are more difficult to get in, but stay in much better.
Or like suggested, use a set of truck springs.
And as always guys, use caution when working with any springs.
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Post by hicks66 on Feb 28, 2019 6:27:33 GMT -5
One dumb thing I've done and seen done both with the twist in spacers is jack the car up and let the spring sag before you try put them in. It's much easier than trying to lift the car.
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Post by sweet16 on Apr 18, 2020 13:47:00 GMT -5
Can you weld to coil springs? Heard wasnt great idea. Just asking
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