Ive seen a few twisted up coil over setups that were dangerous/tricky to
disassemble with a few springs releasing stored/compressed energy rapidly.
Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
On Mar 10, 2014 8:59 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> Mine are so old they didn't care about no stinkin' safety features when
> they were made! ;-0
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> Stuart
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> *From:* Ralph Meyermann [mailto:ralphmeyermann@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, March 10, 2014 6:22 PM
> *To:* Stuart MacMillan
> *Cc:* vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> *Subject:* RE: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
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> I have a craftsman set that I used, they have an integrated locking pin
> that keeps the spring in place. After the springs settle I'll know more on
> the shocks.
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> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
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> On Mar 10, 2014 8:14 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Spring compressors.  It can be tough to install front shocks even with
> standard springs using just vehicle weight.  I used these, but they require
> extreme care.  If one pops off it could kill you:
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> http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.ht
> ml#.Ux5ilflr6M4
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> Stuart
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Ralph Meyermann
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 5:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
>
> Hi Volks! By any chance has any of the list installed the 1.5" springs from
> GW? Just finished mine, the rear was done before the frozen pizza was
> cooked
> in the oven. The fronts, not so much! Thinking the shocks may be a bit too
> short of up stroke now. Any suggestions?
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> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
>