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Subject:Re: Spring Compressor
From:Neil N
Date:Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:58:36 -0700

This was for stock 2wd springs, but I
didn't need a compressor tool for
getting springs out/in
when rebuilding my '81 front end.
Though I've only done spring removal a few times now,
none of those springs were under tension when required
parts were removed, arm lowered with floor jack.
Regardless, since I work alone, I put a chain between the spring
and frame when removing the spring.

On 3/27/15, Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, I did take note when I dismantled this 85 suspension I'm doing. It
> came apart very easily and thought, hmmmm, I might not need a compressor.
> Thing is, though, I usually work on Syncros.
>

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Neil n

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