Dave Armstrong Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Hi all, Starting to strip the chassis down on the 47 desoto. What is the best way t0o remove the front springs as they seem to be under quite a bit of tension. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 VERY Carefully !! That spring can take your head off. Special tool, spring compressor can be borrowed or rented. Squeeze the spring that way and then remove the upper control arm bolt from the knuckle. Slow and easy. I had help on the first side then I tackled the other my self. Take LOTS of photos of every step. BIG help on rebuild. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Armstrong Posted August 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Hi Conn, I have a spring compressor but can't get it in there as the is not enough space between the chassis and lower arm. Is there a special type of spring compressor for this? Ta Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Dave, Frankly I had to " Modify " one. I added the head of an old sledge hammer. It fit across the base of the spring and took up the extra few inches of compression I needed. It took a awhile to figure out. I tried 3 different tools before that. Now there is another method that I've seen. A floor jack under the lower control arm to compress the spring. Seen it on youtube. I would use a chain or heavy duty hoist strap to hold the spring from jumping out. Take a look online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 the repair m annual explains the process of removal by using two jacks and here to place these while doing the job...and I second the very concept of a safety chain to prevent it from flying should a slight mishap occur during the process.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Here is the " Tool " at installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptwothree Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 I just put a floor jack under the lca and took out the 4 bolts holding the uca to the frame. Then just lower the jack and the spring comes out nice and easy. Chaining it to the frame is a good move too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Another easy way... the engine and front end need to be on the car for plenty of weight to do this job.. Doing one spring at a time..remove the tire.... Jack that corner up under the "A" pillar fairly high... 20" so the LCA can swing completely down and let the spring fall out..... support there with a good stout jack stand.. Remove the sway bar from both lower control arms.. Loosely chain or heavy strap the coil spring to the LCA for safety.. note the spring orientation to the LCA Use a good quality large saddle floor jack under the LCA spring seat Jack the LCA up carefully till the upper control arm rubber bumper is just off the frame Remove the outboard nut and pin from the LCA.. Carefully lower the LCA till the spring is loose and remove spring Reverse procedure to install the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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