Torsion spring truck (hatch) how to

[Matt L]

Any tips on reconnecting the torsion springs on the hatch of a wagon.  Took it apart prematurely, thinking that the mechanism would stay together as a whole. 1nbar popped off with it's hood down bolt/braket qnd I don't see any other methods to reattach it other than muscling it into place. Is there a better way?  I have pry bar so muscling it is still an option, but would be nice if there was a method that just makes it work.

Cheers,

Matt Lovell
BF Utah
'72 510 Wagon

'97 F-250 Crew Cab Powerstroke 4x4

'00 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas Super Charged

[Kelvin Dietz]

I've taken those springs out once. Never again. 

I don't remember the exact shape and size, but I welded up a custom pry bar to do it. Just using a big crow bar was too scary.

 

There is no simple way that I could figure.

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[Matt L]

Thanks. I started designing a tool and ended up finding a coilover wrench (hooked crescent shaped thing) that gave me the angles I needed.  Helped that the side windows are all removed.

Cheers! 

Matt Lovell
BF Utah
'72 510 Wagon

'87 CRX

'97 F-250 Crew Cab Powerstroke 4x4

'00 Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas Super Charged

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