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

[Wrambler <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joe, That just plain sucks. You'd think even a halfassed shop would think to align those.
Such an obvious thing, duh...

Mark Price
Morgantown, WV 26508
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
"I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens!"

----- "Joe Fulton" <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: "Joe Fulton" <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 6:23:04 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: [AMC-list] GaryJav spring tool didn't work
>
> 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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