Both Ron's and Simon's methods work with brand new equipment and with precise use. However... The experience in the garage trade is that it only takes the slightest damage to the end cap or the threads with Ron's method, or the slightest inattention to getting the clamps exactly opposite each other with Simon's and sooner rather than later there is going to be some very high velocity metal in the workshop.
Don't take any chances at all with springs!
The big advantage with "my" meethod (it's not mine - I learnt it from a very sage and experienced RAF trained technician/master) is that you can gradually release the spring to free length and you never have to be near the front of the car whilst its under compression.
Chris
Don't take any chances at all with springs!
The big advantage with "my" meethod (it's not mine - I learnt it from a very sage and experienced RAF trained technician/master) is that you can gradually release the spring to free length and you never have to be near the front of the car whilst its under compression.
Chris