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Hey There,

This is a shot in the dark but I'll try anyway. I'm trying to locate an original ford adapter kit for removing the front coil springs on a 1969 cougar. I believe that mustang would have also used this tool. Any old ford mechanics out there that might be willing to part with one??

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I think Falcon's and Mustangs used this same tool. I bought a modern day remake years ago on ebay. Could've made it myself had I known what it looked like. (I can't part with mine, I still have several of these cars in the stable).

Mine looks just like the one in this thread:

http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/vinta ... tangs.html

and similar to this one on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/65-73-Mustang-S ... 1195370724
too many Fords, no where near 'nuff time.

or, money.
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Your local Autozone will likely have one to rent.

If you can fab, it is relatively easy to make one.

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When I did mine 30 years ago I just used the chain hoist down thru the top of the shock tower and a bar across the coil spring, but when you are just out of high school you make things work.
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Yea, I can relate. I did a LOT of things back when I was a lot younger that today I'm thinking how the heck did I do that or why did I do it that way?? Today however, I'm a lot more aware of how I approach things and put a little more thought into what I'm taking on. Safety is BIG in my mindset right now and I formulate a plan before making any repairs. Being older & wiser now makes me look at things a whole lot different!
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we used to make 2 plates and 4 threaded bolts 4 nuts ,just tighten till spring can come out,but we also use too pull transmissions out by hand with no jacks,boy lucky I can still walk, :lol:
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go on ebay they have the compressor spring tool you need for $15.00 you cant beat the price there are many on there it will save you from getting teeth knocked out. good luck
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