T16 restoration starts in earnest

[SDT16]

Ok, Here Ya Go!

Piece of pipe. About 12"
Threaded rod with 2 nuts. Must be longer than the pipe.
Large washer
1 nut with threads matching Suspension Rod. You will have to round the outside down to enable it to slide inside the pipe.

Weld rounded nut to one end of rod. Install washer and adjusting nut onto rod. Weld another nut on opposite end. The tube will slide over rounded nut end.

Keep in mind to make your lengths of the pipe and the threaded rod long enough to enable enough compression, as well as, enough room to release all spring tension once it is out of its socket.

Also!!!... When you are releasing the spring tension. Be sure you have a wrench on the rod so that you do not prematurely unscrew the tool from the suspension rod!!!!! And always KEEP Clear of both ends incase your welds break!!! I'm sure those springs could send things Flying!!!

Hope this Helps!