You can do it without spring compressors, but you really should have them to
make it nicer.  No need to remove the drive shafts at all, only the shocks.

David Marshall

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Tom Salicos
Sent: September 22, 2005 6:22 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Changing Rear Syncro Springs

I want to replace the rear springs on my Syncro.  Do I need to remove the
drive shafts if I use a spring compressor?  Any tips on doing this?

Thanks
Tom Salicos
'87 Syncro Westy EG-33