Exchanging front struts

[Eric_R_Kissell at whirlpool.com]

Kneale,

I would think you could get creative with some all-thread rod, nuts that
thread onto the threaded rod, pipe that will slide over the threaded rod,
some metal plate that could be bent into a couple of hooks, and a welder.

Or, you could try something from JC Whitney or probably your FLAPS.

Reference:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ProductDisplay/s-10101/p-867/c-10101

I picked up a set of spring compressors cheap sometime in the past. My
father made his own over 20 years ago using the method I suggested above.

I have never removed front springs on this type of car, so I do not know if
my spring compressors would even work. It worked fine on the rear springs.

HTH,
Eric Kissell
Tiffin, OH 44883
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