The same procedure works when stretching hood springs. Those things are strong enough to inflict some serious injuries if one gets away from the installer when they're stretched out and "almost" in position! I've also modified a big C clamp into a spring stretcher but for fairly weak springs the all thread is quicker and just as effective.
Jerry

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