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dr1979-340

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Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« on: November 12, 2015, 08:21:10 AM »
Anyone have a 57001-3507 Spring Adjuster Tool?  I want to make one and need a good pattern.  I've busted up my knuckles enough!!
Two 1979 340 Drifters
1979 440 Drifter
1980 440 Drifter

mswyka

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2015, 05:20:07 PM »
We have been using a Craftsman breaker bar to adjust the springs.  The hole in the end of the wrench is the right diameter for the end of the spring.
Intruders:  1978, 1979, 1981 Custom (Pink)
Invaders:   1980 440
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mswyka

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2015, 08:24:18 PM »
The breaker bar is the bar that is second from the bottom in this photo.
Intruders:  1978, 1979, 1981 Custom (Pink)
Invaders:   1980 440
Projects:    1981 Invader 440

dr1979-340

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2015, 07:50:12 AM »
Thanks!!  I'll see what's out at my Dad's shop.  That's easier than trying to make one.
Two 1979 340 Drifters
1979 440 Drifter
1980 440 Drifter

Lloyd (ljm)

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2015, 01:40:04 PM »
Mark


 Any chance I could hire you to come organize my tools?

 Lloyd
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79 340 Invader
80 440 Invader
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80 LTD 4/6    X2

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2015, 06:46:26 AM »
If you are wanting a tool resembling the Kawasaki tool search for an adjustable hook spanner wrench.

http://aboloxtools.com/wrenches/other-wrenches/williams-471-adjustable-hook-spanner-wrench-3-4-to-2/

mswyka

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2015, 08:09:30 AM »
Mark


 Any chance I could hire you to come organize my tools?

 Lloyd

Lloyd, the socket holders were more than I wanted to spend, but in the grand scheme of things, well worth what I paid. I spent way too many years fishing around in the bottom of the tool box for the correct socket size.  As far as I am concerned, these get two thumbs up around here.  I will send you pictures of my two wrench organizers.
Intruders:  1978, 1979, 1981 Custom (Pink)
Invaders:   1980 440
Projects:    1981 Invader 440

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #7 on: November 14, 2015, 09:20:06 AM »
Mark, 

After moving to my new place my garage is an absolute mess.  After you're done at Llyods, stop at my place and organize my garage.  I'll give you 6 broken grab handles, 4 cracked dash panels, 7 cracked filler necks, and 11 slightly used crank seals with matching melted pistons.   ;)

Thanks!

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2015, 09:57:14 AM »
If you are wanting a tool resembling the Kawasaki tool search for an adjustable hook spanner wrench.

http://aboloxtools.com/wrenches/other-wrenches/williams-471-adjustable-hook-spanner-wrench-3-4-to-2/
He's talking about the 4 suspension  springs , not the shock spring.   The drifter uses just a shock not shock/spring like the invaders.   Mike

mswyka

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2015, 09:57:22 AM »
Mark, 

After moving to my new place my garage is an absolute mess.  After you're done at Llyods, stop at my place and organize my garage.  I'll give you 6 broken grab handles, 4 cracked dash panels, 7 cracked filler necks, and 11 slightly used crank seals with matching melted pistons.   ;)

Thanks!

Can't pass up a deal like that!  Those parts would  let us finish two new sleds!
Intruders:  1978, 1979, 1981 Custom (Pink)
Invaders:   1980 440
Projects:    1981 Invader 440

5kaws

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2015, 10:02:20 AM »
Me and my dad where gonna make some of these tools.  Thinking now it might be a good idea because seems like a lot of people can benefit from them.    We did make a tool out of  piping. It was thick and it worked great didn't bend at all.     I'll have to find it and snap a pic and perhaps take orders??  Lol.

dr1979-340

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2015, 08:15:40 AM »
Mike, I'd like to see a picture of it to give me an idea on how to fabricate one.
Two 1979 340 Drifters
1979 440 Drifter
1980 440 Drifter

BornagianKawi

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2015, 07:26:55 PM »
Hope this helps.

dr1979-340

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Re: Suspension Spring Adjuster Tool
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2015, 10:28:44 AM »
Thanks.  It give me a good idea on how to fabricate one.
Two 1979 340 Drifters
1979 440 Drifter
1980 440 Drifter