Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford

Rose Racing · 12-12-2021, 02:54 PM

Whats the best coil spring compressor for Ford front suspension?

Rory McNeil · 12-12-2021, 03:14 PM

What style of Ford front suspension? For the unibody shock tower type, I always used the regular 4 hooked threaded compressor. What I did, was remove the front shocks, drop the compressor inside the spring from above, using a leaf spring U bolt on top of the tower for the compressors upper hooks to grab, and then used the screws nut to compress the coil enough so that I could unbolt the upper control arms inner shaft bolts, and swing the arm out of the way, and then release the tension on the spring, to remove it.

partsbob67 · 12-12-2021, 04:57 PM

https://www.autokrafters.com/images/...dium/22851.jpg

the best i've ever used.

tommy d · 12-12-2021, 05:32 PM

All of those are good unless you're working on a 64 Fairlane. They are a different animal. A real mean animal.

Rose Racing · 12-12-2021, 06:05 PM

for the record old springs are out of the car and im trying to get the new ones compressed enough to put them in. How does the Auto krafters one work for springs outside the car?

Rose Racing · 12-12-2021, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

for the record old springs are out of the car and im trying to get the new ones compressed enough to put them in. How does the Auto krafters one work for springs outside the car?

and the old shock tower type front suspension with a unibody frame

Eman · 12-13-2021, 12:47 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26538118453...wAAOSw7p9hewZ4

This is the coil spring compressor I have, it's actually made by Branick. I'm a GM guy but a friend that restores old Fords borrows this every time he replaces coil springs and says it's the best he's ever used.

1matcoman · 12-13-2021, 11:58 AM

The Branick spring compressor is, by far, the best one out there. IF you can find one.
I've never understood why they quit making them other than I would imagine there is a liability issue.

FireSale · 12-13-2021, 07:59 PM

On my 68 Mustang I use the common double hook type that don't fit down the shock towers on old Ford products. I pulled the pins from the lower set of hooks so they come off. I drop the compressor in from the top and slip the lower hooks in from the sides between the coils. I use cotter pins or short bolts to secure them. Then twist with a wrench to tighten. There are better specialized tools, but this works. For me...

CMcAllister · 12-14-2021, 02:20 PM

I have good compressors, but on a recent Ford deal and drag race springs, I ended up leaving the ball joints hooked up and pulling the lower control arm bolts. Used a strap to control the spring and keep it from wanting to push the arm out. Floor jack it up into place.

Sounds hinky, but worked for me. They are not easy.

Be careful with Chinese copies of good compressors. The metal isn't the same and these tall springs can cause them to fail at the worst time.

12-12-2021, 02:54 PM	#1
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 330 Likes: 68 Liked 152 Times in 58 Posts	Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford Whats the best coil spring compressor for Ford front suspension?

12-12-2021, 03:14 PM	#2
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,258 Likes: 246 Liked 941 Times in 260 Posts	Re: Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford What style of Ford front suspension? For the unibody shock tower type, I always used the regular 4 hooked threaded compressor. What I did, was remove the front shocks, drop the compressor inside the spring from above, using a leaf spring U bolt on top of the tower for the compressors upper hooks to grab, and then used the screws nut to compress the coil enough so that I could unbolt the upper control arms inner shaft bolts, and swing the arm out of the way, and then release the tension on the spring, to remove it. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

12-12-2021, 04:57 PM	#3
partsbob67 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rohnert park,ca Posts: 411 Likes: 9 Liked 37 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford https://www.autokrafters.com/images/...dium/22851.jpg the best i've ever used. __________________ bob beals 7244

12-12-2021, 05:32 PM	#4
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 792 Likes: 1,388 Liked 311 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford All of those are good unless you're working on a 64 Fairlane. They are a different animal. A real mean animal. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

12-12-2021, 06:05 PM	#5
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 330 Likes: 68 Liked 152 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford for the record old springs are out of the car and im trying to get the new ones compressed enough to put them in. How does the Auto krafters one work for springs outside the car?

12-13-2021, 12:47 AM	#7
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 444 Likes: 14 Liked 109 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford https://www.ebay.com/itm/26538118453...wAAOSw7p9hewZ4 This is the coil spring compressor I have, it's actually made by Branick. I'm a GM guy but a friend that restores old Fords borrows this every time he replaces coil springs and says it's the best he's ever used.

12-13-2021, 11:58 AM	#8
1matcoman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 306 Likes: 493 Liked 283 Times in 112 Posts	Re: Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford The Branick spring compressor is, by far, the best one out there. IF you can find one. I've never understood why they quit making them other than I would imagine there is a liability issue.

12-13-2021, 07:59 PM	#9
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford On my 68 Mustang I use the common double hook type that don't fit down the shock towers on old Ford products. I pulled the pins from the lower set of hooks so they come off. I drop the compressor in from the top and slip the lower hooks in from the sides between the coils. I use cotter pins or short bolts to secure them. Then twist with a wrench to tighten. There are better specialized tools, but this works. For me... __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

12-14-2021, 02:20 PM	#10
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 536 Likes: 9 Liked 753 Times in 209 Posts	Re: Coil Spring Compressor for 1971 Ford I have good compressors, but on a recent Ford deal and drag race springs, I ended up leaving the ball joints hooked up and pulling the lower control arm bolts. Used a strap to control the spring and keep it from wanting to push the arm out. Floor jack it up into place. Sounds hinky, but worked for me. They are not easy. Be careful with Chinese copies of good compressors. The metal isn't the same and these tall springs can cause them to fail at the worst time.