How are Door Springs Installed?

[greg mgm]

The door springs on my 78 truck have been broken for many years, and I just bought 2 new ones. Do the doors need to be removed to install the springs? I don't see how the springs can go in without removing them...Tips? Thanks!

 

[Dafey]

I think theres a tool that compresses them , but i aint sure.
AND my 77 needs them so I`d love to know for sure..Im tired of it biting my ankle every time I go to get in..ya know what I mean

 

[4X4HIGH]

It will require one of these. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SRE8G?smid=AVCMLLGFOHUDM&tag=shopzilla_rev_123-20&linkCode=asn

 

[greg mgm]

The older trucks have an S shaped torsion bar spring #20 in the photo.
It sets in a hole and slot at the top, then the bottom has to twist and slide up to get into place. Doubtful it can be done with the door on, but thought I'd see if anyone has replaced theirs before I attempt to take the door off