Best method to install extractor springs???

[mark5pt56]

I normally set the spring on a bench block, etc base up and take the extractor and press down, keeping the pressure straight down so the spring doesn't kink. It always "snaps" in. It does help to have clearance for your fingers, so place the spring towards the edge.

[prepare]

SOTAR method at the 6 minute mark.

[556Cliff]

SOTAR method at the 6 minute mark.

Well, that made it look all too simple... Looks like I just need to go buy myself some pointy pliers.
Something like these. > https://www.automation24.com/needle-...hoC1Z4QAvD_BwE

[prepare]

There are no doubt various methods used. The goal is not to damage the spring.

[Sparky5019]

This works really nicely.

This. Lol. I use a pair of bent needle nose pliers very gently compress until it pops into place. No issues.

[556Cliff]

Well, I ordered the fancy pointy Knipex needle nose pliers that I linked, but I ordered them from Zoro tools instead... So I guess I'll see how it goes with those.

[BluntForceTrauma]

I normally set the spring on a bench block, etc base up and take the extractor and press down, keeping the pressure straight down so the spring doesn't kink. It always "snaps" in. It does help to have clearance for your fingers, so place the spring towards the edge.

THIS for the win. Got 542 bolts to do and this is heaven-sent. Thank you, man.

[markm]

Fudge me!

[utahjeepr]

Thumb method for me. Now if I was doing it all day long...?

As for IG, I took Will's class. Watched him use thumb, Glock push tool, and I seem to recall a set of needle nose that were ground down at the tip so there was a tiny nubbin on the tip with a bit of a shoulder. He showed them to us, ...and then used his thumb (?). Make of that what you will.

[mark5pt56]

If doing a bunch, use a push tool-anything flat.