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Old 12-19-2003, 03:17 PM
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I was just wondering if i really need a spring compressor to remove stock springs. i have an extra spring/shock assembly and i was going to replace the stock springs with H&R sports. i know when i take the stock spring off it will pop off but im not exactly sure how far and how hard it will come off. i know i dont need a compressor to compress the H&R spring because its shorter than stock. thanks for any input.
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i would recommend it, because those things come off pretty violent... i released the spring on my friends nissan stock coils and they scared the shit out of me. its not going to break your leg, but it will startle you. I would just recommend doing it for safety and its a helluva lot easier.
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Ive seen them shoot across a driveway into a trash can. =] its not a toy... those things can be very violent.
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get the $20 joints from autozone...
you probibly should use them
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ok guys thanks, my friend has one that i can use so i'll just go get his.
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i still think my idea is better lol
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Old 12-20-2003, 07:55 AM
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i still think my idea is better lol
no i dont feel like having 250lb of force flying into my face thanks
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you will be safe if you look directly at the spring coil from the top when you take the locking nut off.
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Originally posted by Ultraprince
you will be safe if you look directly at the spring coil from the top when you take the locking nut off.
LMAO!
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put a bag over the top and itll catch the nut. thats what i do when i dont have a compressor
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