horn spring installation question

[mr_clean]

Anyone ever get their horn spring assembly put back in without using a spring compressor? Anyone fab up their own tool or any suggestions?

Thanks,

Scott

 

[4X4HIGH]

Buy the tool, it only cost about $15.00. It would cost you more time and energy to make one than the $15.00 bucks to purchase one.

Here is a link to Lisle tools and it shows $20.75 as suggested retail. http://www.lislecorp.com/tool_detail.cfm?detail=1037

 

[mr_clean]

Ahh, if it's only that much I'll just get one. Thanks!!!!!!!

 

[R72K5]

yes they are that cheap, autozone and so forth, i have removed this hog ring from around the column shaft before without the tool and its not too bad with small picks, but is stil not that fun either lol

half the time i dont put the lockplate back in my columns, it depends,,


good luck

 

[spearchucker]

Anyone ever get their horn spring assembly put back in without using a spring compressor?

Yes, it takes about an hour with lots of cursing and yelling. Don't ask me how I know.
But do yourself a favor and get the tool as already suggested, your neighbors will thank you.

 

[4X4HIGH]

yes they are that cheap, autozone and so forth, i have removed this hog ring from around the column shaft before without the tool and its not too bad with small picks, but is stil not that fun either lol

half the time i dont put the lockplate back in my columns, it depends,,


good luck

Not reinstalling the lock plate is a bad idea since this is what holds tension against the steering shaft bearings.

 

[mr_clean]

Well I got it off without it, but I did go to Kragen and picked up the tool for $12.29. What a snap putting it back together...

Thank for the tips all!!!

Scott