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Coil spring issue's


 i don't know whats going on at all  i was outside for 3 hours today working at it and it came up to Nothing looks the same as it did a couple of days ago could anyone give me some tips on how this works



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What exactly is wrong?

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everything i can't get the spring in place when i put the compressor on it pulls to the side im just soooo frustrated OMG



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jonathanD wrote:

everything i can't get the spring in place when i put the compressor on it pulls to the side im just soooo frustrated OMG


 Compress one side and chain it up. Then compress the other side and install. What I mean by chaining it is to wrap chain around the compressed springs and put a bolt and washer through it to hold it together. Hope that helps.



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what kind of coil spring compressor are you using?

like this

5734mit.jpg



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Led Zeppelin wrote:

what kind of coil spring compressor are you using?

like this

5734mit.jpg


 I assumed he was using the type that clamp on the side from the problems he was having. That one you pictured is way better.



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ive been using the pro point compresser that is the same as that one  i put it on straight then it pulles one side more then the other it's messed up maybe it's the worn out springs them self



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Just make sure its staggerd like this pic, keep trying, be safe don't hurt yourself.
you are wearing eye protection right?

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you are wearing eye protection right?
 i am now lol



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jonathanD wrote:

 


you are wearing eye protection right?
 i am now lol


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I thought we had the "sa
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how much further should i compress it after the first one blew up im scared =(



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jonathanD wrote:

how much further should i compress it after the first one blew up im scared =(


That should work try and get it in then start the nut on your balljoint and spindal

there maybe a notch on your bottom control arm that the spring end will sit 



-- Edited by Led Zeppelin on Sunday 8th of May 2011 08:04:43 PM

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