Trunnion Coil Spring Remover Tool

[Bill Strobel <theamcguy@xxxxxxxxx>]

There are some guys on the list that maybe interested
in the following.  I have been collecting Kent Moore
Tools for some time and have in my collection 4
different styles of the coil spring compressor tools
used by AMC for the trunnion style front suspension.  

J-7389 fits 1958-69 10 & 80 series cars.  Has a solid
forged prong that measures 5" between centers (this is
the part that fits into the holes on the coil spring
assy).  The distance across the curved side plate is 
7 1/2".  Early models are painted a light green, later
models a dark blue.

J-23123-9  This model replaced the J-7389 and has the
same dimensions.  The big change is on the prong.  It
is now made from three stamped metal pieces each
1/8th" thick and then riveted together.  This model
comes in 2 variations with and without extra wings
welded to the curved side plate.  I have no idea why
or why the extra wing modification did not get a
change in tool number.  All of the other tool numbers
have the wings.    

J-7842 fits 1958-69 01, 30, & 70 series cars.  Has a
solid forged prong that measures 6 1/4" between
centers.  The distance across the curved side plate is

6 3/4".  Painted dark blue   

J-7842-15  This model replaced the J-7842 and has the
same dimensions.  The big change is on the prong.  It
is now made from three stamped metal pieces each
1/8th" thick and then riveted together.  Painted dark
blue 


These are some of the toughest AMC Kent Moore tools to
find.  Granted AMC KM tools are getting harder and
harder to find but when you do run across a stash
usually the spring compressors are missing.  There was
also a version used at the factory but this was just
the prong no curved side plate, and may have been used
on the assembly line at installation.  
Hope this helps someone find the tools they need to
work on their car.  

Bill Strobel
Independent Towing
Fayetteville NC


		
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