[AMC-list] GaryJav spring tool didn't work

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I bought one of the GaryJav tools in the last week after almost losing a spring while changing out the driver's side about two weeks ago..  I tried to use it to remove the passenger side spring today, but the springs (heavy duty Rambler springs) were evidently installed by a shop and not at the factory.  The eyes in the top/bottom spring cups were not lined up in a vertical line. The tool won't easily fit when the eyes are not nearly vertical.  The previous shop must have used some external spring compressors and not the AMC tool.  So I removed the spring with my vertical spring compressor today and had another fairly close call.   I was more worried about doing damage to my freshly painted fender than to my hands and face.  That's the sign of a true AMC cheapskate err....hobbyist I guess.
 
I'll use the GaryJav tool for installed the replacement spring after I get it compressed.  I'm waiting for the Rustleom paint to dry on the spring cups right now.  I get spoiled by quick dry enamel and Rustoleum slows me down when I use it.   So the lesson for today was:  Even good tools can't overcome poor workmanship.  
 
Joe Fulton (still with all his fingers) 
Salinas, CA
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