I don't think the pipe clamp thing will fit in the confined space of the water bay... Worth running to Horrible freight and trying though... $9.99 each not sure if it includes the pipe for that price though...
I found an aluminum 36" clamp at H freight that I think will work - worth a shot for $10...
I still have to do the engine lid shocks so will use it for those...
Ok went to Horrible Freight and found 24", 36" and longer aluminum clamps. I tried the 24" but it was 1 inch too short for the bay door springs. So I cut off the 36" just a little longer than needed to hold the spring (almost cut it too short). I drilled some 1/2" holes as Chester suggested on both wnds to hold the shock. Tied a zip tie behind the sliding clamp so it would not try to get smaller when shoving the device into the small space. I installed the rear spring mount and then put the clamp device on the spring. To my surprise it was fairly easy to clamp down.
I'm going to get a bigger clamp to tackle the engine bay door springs next!
Karen was overjoyed that it worked... Well she said 'yay' ... And went back to reading her book...