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Nov 29, 2025 | 02:31 PM

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Omni43

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Need help with headlight spring

On my 72 F250 I'm struggling to get the spring onto the headlight bucket. Does anyone know a trick to get it on? I've tried pulling it with a set of pliers and hooking the end with a screw driver to pull it through but the tension on the spring is just too much for me.

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Nov 29, 2025 | 03:39 PM

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blue68f100

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From: Piney Woods of East Texas

Try a brake tool for the spring.

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Dec 1, 2025 | 08:12 AM

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davelj

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I use a hook from a pick and hook set. It looks like a small screwdriver but with a sharp hook on the end.

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