Hello group,
I have found one drawing of a front spring compressor in the archives, and was wondering two things; is the front spring held by a top retainer that comes off when the assembly is removed from the chassis, or is it held captive and the shock/spring removed from the chassis as a unit?
Also, does anyone have any other design for a spring compressor they would be willing to share?
Many thanks,
Greg
'71 Elan S4
Greg
The front spring is held captive by a split retaining ring (surely not the correct technical term.) and can be removed from the car complete then stripped
John 
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Well not so much as a design as an improvisation, an old brake disc, a bolt on wheel (Elan/Europa) a couple of M10 screwed rods and nuts & washers.
