Can't remove spring, need advice

[dontlifttoshift]

If you have a torch, wrap a small chain around the spring through the shock hole to keep it from ejecting. Cut spring with torch in a couple of places.

[exwestracer]

If you have a torch, wrap a small chain around the spring through the shock hole to keep it from ejecting. Cut spring with torch in a couple of places.

Yeah, if youre gonna heat it at all, the spring is junk. Just cut it in 3 pieces and pull the lower arm out of the way.

[SLO_Z28]

All these posts and not one says to use the tool specifically made for the job. Use an internal spring compressor and take the seat pressure off the spring, the remove the lower ball joint nut and break the ball joint once the spring is compressed enough to be loose. I would still safety chain the spring to the control arm to be safe. Ive removed springs that were compressed 4 inches compressed at full suspension droop, that means there could be a pressure of 600lbs or more on that spring even with the control arm fully lowered.

[MrQuick]

All these posts and not one says to use the tool specifically made for the job. Use an internal spring compressor and take the seat pressure off the spring, the remove the lower ball joint nut and break the ball joint once the spring is compressed enough to be loose. I would still safety chain the spring to the control arm to be safe. Ive removed springs that were compressed 4 inches compressed at full suspension droop, that means there could be a pressure of 600lbs or more on that spring even with the control arm fully lowered.

tool was there and got stuck.
I like to use this type.


Pass the threaded shaft through the upper shock hole and the threaded hook through the lower shock hole in the lower arm.

But honestly I use a hammer, pry bar and a floor jack now. Couple firm taps on the spindle separates the arms easily with spring pressure on them.