I'm working on a 68 Grand Prix and I have tried 3 or 4 different compressors with the internal spring compressors and none of them worked because either the lower control arm opening was too small to fit the tool or the springs on the 68 were so compressed that the clips or arms would not fit between the springs. Seen your video so I bought all the pieces today and gave it a go. Instead of a hook I bought an eye and since this is my first go at something like this I was very cautious even to put a chain on my spring. All I can say is that it worked jut as you say, the only comment I have to add is that the eye bolt I used came out stretched to look like a hook but still held, maybe I just took to long to release the pressure being so cautious. Thanks so much for this video its been 5 weeks trying to solve this issue and this worked and gave me confidence and being safe. Thanks
I install the new control arms first, with no springs. Then insert the spring, carefully compress it and the arms, and then bolt up the ball joints and remove the spring compressor.
Thank you for taking the time to record and upload this video.
I'm working on a 68 Grand Prix and I have tried 3 or 4 different compressors with the internal spring compressors and none of them worked because either the lower control arm opening was too small to fit the tool or the springs on the 68 were so compressed that the clips or arms would not fit between the springs. Seen your video so I bought all the pieces today and gave it a go. Instead of a hook I bought an eye and since this is my first go at something like this I was very cautious even to put a chain on my spring. All I can say is that it worked jut as you say, the only comment I have to add is that the eye bolt I used came out stretched to look like a hook but still held, maybe I just took to long to release the pressure being so cautious. Thanks so much for this video its been 5 weeks trying to solve this issue and this worked and gave me confidence and being safe. Thanks
Super glad that it was helpful and you were able to get the job done.
How hard is it to line everything up when installing new control arms?
I install the new control arms first, with no springs. Then insert the spring, carefully compress it and the arms, and then bolt up the ball joints and remove the spring compressor.