Door spring
My 97 Blazer died and I got a 98 Jimmy. The door spring from the Jimmy is missing and I'm trying to replace it with the spring from the Blazer door.
I have the tool and the spring is compressed but I can't get it out. I've been scouring the 'net looking for tips on getting it out but all I find is how to install them. Nothing on uninstalling. Any help? |
Try from the outer most slots. I've notice if I'm even 1 slot in, I have more of a hard time.
that and try having the door closed about half way, if your nimble enough lol... |
Thanks for the reply. By “slots” I'm thinking you're referring to the coils, no?
As far as nimble goes – that ship sailed some time ago. I can try getting the tool in the furthest coils but it is tight in there... not much room to work. |
You may have to slightly "tap" the tool to get it seated between the end coils. I say "tap" as the tool isn't made to be the strongest tool out there.
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Yes the coils, and tighten to the point where the overall length is about 3" or less...
edit: I get the no room. I've used my tool about 5 times more then I ever though I would lol... |
Got it. The tip about half closing the door enabled me to force the tip of a screwdriver in to the end and, some finagling later, the whole thing sprang out.
Gonna get the guy loaned me the tool to put it in the Jimmy. |
Yeah you can remove them with a large flat head like that, but you definitely need the spring compressor tool to reinstall them lol
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Did not mean to suggest that I didn't use the spring compressor in conjunction with the screwdriver.
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Originally Posted by SilvrHairDevil
(Post 726913)
Did not mean to suggest that I didn't use the spring compressor in conjunction with the screwdriver.
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