Shout-out to Tom Nowak re Coil Spring installation

[Brian E.]

Re: Shout-out to Tom Nowak re Coil Spring installation

Brian:
The list of parts is in the description paragraph of a you tube video I pushed out. The link to the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0COGAbOdi0 Copy and paste this into your browser.

Also, I've included the drawing for the block that mounts in the lower control arm in the video.

If you need any more information or questions, let me know.

I made some blocks up and sent them out to others already. If people are interested in a run of blocks, I can see about getting some more made.

I'm already committed to using this method to change out my coil springs, so I thought I'd share/paste the items here for those who might follow me using this same method.

My local machine shop is charging me $135 for one of those blocks. I thought I'd share/paste the items here for those who might follow me using this same method to compress coil springs. I've just added the following items to my cart at McMaster-Carr and it subtotals approximately $38. So with the plate/block and the hardware I'm into this project about $173. Hopefully your local machine shop charges you less than mine did for this threaded block.

Tom, would you please take a look at the list below and let me know if there's anything you'd change? Thanks.
Brian






Grade B7 Medium-Strength Steel Threaded Rod

5/8"-11 Thread Size, 2-1/2 Feet Long

Part number


Quantity

Each


$11.47










Extreme-Strength Steel Extra-Wide Hex Nut

Grade 2H, Black-Oxide, 5/8"-11 Thread Size

Part number

Quantity
Pack of 5 each

$4.74










Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated Grade 8 Steel Washer
for 5/8" Screw Size, 0.656" ID, 1.312" OD
Part number

Quantity
Pack of 25 each

$10.37










Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated Hex Head Screw
Grade 8 Steel, 5/16"-18 Thread Size, 1-1/2" Long, Fully Threaded
Part number


Quantity

Pack of 10 each


$5.44










Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated Grade 8 Steel Washer

for 5/16" Screw Size, 0.344" ID, 0.688" OD
Part number 98023A030

Quantity 1

Pack of 50 each
$5.43

[Joseph S.]

Re: Shout-out to Tom Nowak re Coil Spring installation

Brian, Add a flat bearing at the top (Shock mount) surface and you'll save the pressed cup from being damaged.

[Gary B.]

[Thomas N.]

Re: Shout-out to Tom Nowak re Coil Spring installation

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The flat bearing and rubber are both good ideas! I put two large washers on top of the shock hole, greased the area between the washers and the bottom of the nut. The washers and nut slid on the greased surfaces without rotating the lower washer.

I also like to loctite the rod to the lower block and loctite the nut on the backside of the block also. That way you do not have to worry about them rotating.

Brian, Private message me your address and I'll get a stainless machined block out to you. I have an extra.