I was wondering if there is any kind of coil spring removal tool for MKX / 420G?

I need to take out the last coil spring safely. One jack broke and I almost injured myself yesterday..

 

Hi,

be carreful, it is very dangerous without dedicated tool.

but you can fab one cheap with:

- 3 threaded rods of about 8mm if i remenber well and 8mm nuts which are uses as a guide for the inferior spring cup.

- another long 10mm or 12mm threaded rod ( of about 1 meter) and their bolts and big washers at the top and a big bushing like a big socket to retain and lower the lower spring cup.

- You remove the shock absorber and put this tool in place of the shock a nut and washer on the top shock tower and the big socket washer and nut with the longest part of the rod underneath the spring cup so you retain the cup with the socket. after you unscrew the bolt of the spring cup and place the 3 previous rod in place of the spring cup bolts as a guide.

- you unscrew progressively all the nut to slowly lower the cup and release spring pressure.

Best done with a lift and space under the car.

best regards

 

I had good luck building one of these compressors. I would recommend using hardened nuts and rod if available. Otherwise just keep an eye on the condition of the thread. I also used a small "trolley" jack under the lower ball joint as insurance. Fortunately it was not needed. Don B has pics posted on Jaglovers website. Good Luck!

 

I am with Jerry, made my own and carefully removed the springs with lots of safety nets. Used a lot of lube to keep rod from gaulling and never had a problem. Jag Club does rent or loan them out, just have to be a member.

 

Larry right you are but it is a loan--never a rental. The membership requirement is mostly due to --well entirely due to our ins. carriers requirements. This link may help some.

http://www.jcna.com/shopimages/tools...950s-1960s.pdf

 

Hey turbo,
Just wondering how your project is going. Please keep us notified..