How to install front springs on a 63 Riv

[Healeybob]

I am trying to reinstall my front springs and cannot get them up into the right position. My compressor's rod sticks up to far and hits the metal center of the spring mount on the top. So I cannot use it as intended. Any suggestions on how to compress the spring and get it in?

[vermontboy]

Picture off compressed spring would help or - google "compressed coil spring" and look at the pictures - I can't visualize exactly why you are having a problem.

[tripwire]

Have a look at this:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLCSFUEmz7c