how do you put springs on with the heads still on?!

I can't figure out how to get my patriot gold dual springs in. How in the world does anyone get these installed without removing the heads? I`m thinking about pulling them off just to make it easier! Every time I try to compress the new springs, the inner spring shoots out! it won't hold once I compress it. How did everyone else do it?

Here's the writeup:
http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23

I can't figure out how to get my patriot gold dual springs in. How in the world does anyone get these installed without removing the heads? I`m thinking about pulling them off just to make it easier! Every time I try to compress the new springs, the inner spring shoots out! it won't hold once I compress it. How did everyone else do it?
Silly question, but you are compressing them with the new retainer on top, right? :lol:

yes

I`ve always heard not to use those tools because they rip out your threads. just be careful I guess?

Crane tool (http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product2_10001_10002_755182_-1) ftw! :D

with a wrench

I personally like the "Larry tool" for in car spring swaps. It's cheap and reliable. Do a search on LS1tech for "Larry Tool" and it will point you to the right place to pick one up, I think they're about $30.


with a wrench

Are you retarded?