400plus
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Post by 400plus on Nov 3, 2013 19:42:30 GMT -6
Ive got a new set of front coils springs I need compressed so I can wire them,then install them on my front end. Ideas?  |
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shep446
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Post by shep446 on Nov 3, 2013 21:16:13 GMT -6
I've used a hydraulic press in the past.
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Post by Blackfox on Nov 11, 2013 12:03:30 GMT -6
^^^That sounds dangrous. What kind of car are you working on? Most rear wheel drive cars you don't need to compress the springs to install them. On a lot of cars its easiest to leave the upper and lower balljoints connected and place a floor jack under the inside/rear edge of the lower control arm. Jack up the jack to take the pressure off of the control arm bolts and remove them. Be VERY careful the springs are under A LOT of pressure. Now slowly let the jack down and you should be able to remove the springs. To install reverse the procedure.
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Post by s8er01z on Nov 11, 2013 12:46:00 GMT -6
I believe I rented a spring compressor from Autozone when I changed my springs out on the Camaro.
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Post by norotor on Nov 12, 2013 13:37:03 GMT -6
I own a spring compressor for a McPherson strut type spring. I would think that should work if you'd like to borrow.
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400plus
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Post by 400plus on Nov 12, 2013 15:28:35 GMT -6
Buddies got 1 thanks Jesse.  Yeah was thinking ass backwards as far as a taller spring. Got it the old fashion way with the floor jack. Thanks |
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Post by Superdave on Nov 13, 2013 12:37:39 GMT -6
Stock height?
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Post by s8er01z on Nov 13, 2013 13:44:57 GMT -6
Merged, I didn't notice there was a duplicate thread.
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Yeah was thinking ass backwards as far as a taller spring. Got it the old fashion way with the floor jack. Thanks
