1970 AMC AMX Front Coil Spring Compressor Javelin Gremlin Hornet

Description

THIS TOOL DOES NOT COME PAINTED!! I DO NOT HAVE THE EPA REQUIRED PAINT FACILITIES TO PAINT THIS. I suggest lightly oiling the tool since it is going to get scratched during use.
This is an AMC front coil spring compressor that will safely remove and install the front coil springs in your 1970 and up AMC vehicle. It is specifically designed to fit down into the front spring perch of your AMC car. It will work on: AMX, Ambassador, Concord, Rebel, Javelin ,Matador, Gremlin, Pacer, Spirit and Hornet. If it has a front coil spring saddle, this spring compressor will work on your AMC vehicle. It will not work on 1969 and older AMC vehicles that utilize trunions.
My only job is fabricating, welding, machining and prototyping front and rear suspension components fror vintage Mustangs, Fords and race cars in my Hot Rod / Race car fabrication shop.I am not a Johnny Come Lately Ebay seller who copied someone else's product. I will be here to answer your questions for years to come.
-Detailed instructions included.
-Free thrust bearing!!
-Made in the USA!!
-The original.
-Often copied, never duplicated.
-Thousands sold over the last 30 years.
-1" x .120" wall heavy gauge square tubing.
-3/4" ACME threaded rod.
-MIG welded personally my myself a certified welder.
Spring Compressor Instructions
-Please lubricate the threaded rod and nut with white lithium grease, NOT WD-40!!!
1.After safely supporting the vehicle on jackstands, remove the front shocks and dis-connect the upper ball joints from the spindles, as the A arm has to be removed to remove the spring.
2.
Slide spring compressor down through the shock tower(threaded rod portion up)and attach it to the lower spring seat just as you would the lower part of the shock. Install the two 3/8" nuts that came with the compressor through the spring seat.
-If you opted for the thrust bearing option, it installs on top of the shock mount.
3.  Install the washer and nut on the rod and tighten until the nut touches the washer.
(lubricate the nut and washer with motor oil for easier turning)
4. Begin turning the nut clockwise. As the nut turns, it will begin to draw the spring up towards the top of the shock tower. You only need to compress the spring enough to be able to unbolt the lower spring seat from the control arm.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO COMPERSS THE SPRING COMPLETELY!!!
5. With the spring compressed  approximately 3-4 inches, you can now unbolt the spring seat from the  A arm, and the A arm from the shock tower. If you are having trouble removing the A arm, the spring may need to be compressed slightly more.
6. Once the A arm is removed, you can now slowly release the tension on the spring by loosening the 3/4"  nut. Reassembly is the exact opposite.
-I can be reached at 915-490-6644 for help.   Tom
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Useage Tips:
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When re-installing the spring, align the studs on the spring seat parallel to the frame rails to make installation on the A arm easier
-On reassembly, when the A arm is re-installed on the car, leave the the studs loose on the shock tower to allow some movement when trying to align to the spring seat.
-A few steps can be saved on removal by using the vehicles weight to compress the spring. Remove the shock, install the compressor, and tighten the nut until it contacts the flat plate or shock mount. The vehicle can then be jacked up and placed on jackstands. The spring will already be compressed as you used the vehicle weight to do the job for you. The other steps of removing the A arm can now be followed.