I purchased a new set of front springs from Mac's and they appear to be too long for my 1960 convertible with a 352 engine. They measure 17 inches uncompressed. The manual says that the spring should be inserted in the lower control arm and then jacked into position. However, the spring I purchased will not set in the pocket as it is too long. I have tried to use a spring compressor but it gets in the way.
It looks like the spring should be about 14 inches uncompressed in order to set in the upper lip of the lower control arm. I hate to cut these new springs but it appears the only solution. If I cut them with a torch does anyone know if that would affect the rigidity of the spring? Please help anyone.
It looks like the spring should be about 14 inches uncompressed in order to set in the upper lip of the lower control arm. I hate to cut these new springs but it appears the only solution. If I cut them with a torch does anyone know if that would affect the rigidity of the spring? Please help anyone.
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