Rear drum brakes

88 Mmax removed all the drum brake parts carefully and taking pics as I removed parts. Got everything back together except the bottom spring. I have tried many ways to get in hooked. Even tried attaching it before putting the pin and holding spring in. Tried putting on the bottom then fought to try to get the top spring and adjuster on. What am I doing wrong?

a spring puller will be a big help here. failing that i did it with a big screw driver and safety squints

Thanks. I tried a srewdriver and it failed bad when the spring shot across the garage

https://www.amazon.com/HAUTMEC-Brake-Spring-Pliers-HT0013-AP/dp/B07CDCLFTF/ref=pd_lpo_263_img_2/139-0127756-1821515?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07CDCLFTF&pd_rd_r= 8b6adaab-3c76-4975-9117-a6931dafcbe9&pd_rd_w=kJdlD&pd_rd_wg=pTVfZ&pf_rd_p= 16b28406-aa34-451d-8a2e-b3930ada000c&pf_rd_r=05451AGF3HJH7HWD10MP&psc=1&re fRID=05451AGF3HJH7HWD10MP


something like that

or even a motorcycle exhaust spring tool

https://www.amazon.com/T-Handle-Exha.../dp/B07R1ZSLXX


you do get the knack of it if you can put up with the frustration long enough

Thanks for the links