JC
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 04:15 PM |
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Wanted - borrow spring compressors, lincolnshire
I bought some spring compressors but they don't fit the 2.25" springs I am using. Does anyone in the Lincoln-Newark-Sleaford have a set
that I could borrow that fit this size spring please??
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nitram38
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 04:19 PM |
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Why do you need compressors for coil overs?
You simply slide them on the shock, put the collet on and screw the ring up.
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MikeR
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 05:14 PM |
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some people have acquired springs that are just a little too big for the shocks (like me).
My plan is to fit the shocks at the front, get the g/f to stand on teh car and tie wrap the shocks closed.
I'll then remove the shocks (carefully)
remove the spring (very carefully)
and wonder how the heck i'm going to remove the tie wraps without errr indoors asking the question "is that safe?".
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r1_pete
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 06:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
My plan is to fit the shocks at the front, get the g/f to stand on teh car and tie wrap the shocks closed.
Just be carefull how you ask....... I can just imagine my Mrs. answer to "put some weight on ere love."
P.S I've got some compressors, but think they're only good for standard tintop springs, will post a pic in a bit, will be at Newark Barge
tomorrow night on the bike weather permitting....
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r1_pete
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 06:16 PM |
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Std comps
 
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r1_pete
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 06:17 PM |
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I use this for motorcycle coilovers...
 
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JC
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 07:16 PM |
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Pete, yes, those are very similar to the ones that I have!
I like the adapted device though!
I did indeed buy springs 'slightly' too long for my shocks (well, struts actually). They were an ebay 'bargain'!
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daviep
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 07:34 PM |
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I've recently given up using spring compressors completely, I now use a pair of 1" ratchet straps. They are so quick and easy you
wouldn't believe it.
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daviep
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 07:35 PM |
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I've also bound the coils together with mig wire in the past!
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JC
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 07:38 PM |
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OK, new post title.. wanted, ratchet straps........!
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dave r
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| posted on 20/5/08 at 08:10 PM |
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pillar drill and cable ties
use the normal 4 or 5mm ones, not the heavy duty police handcuff type.. they let go! 
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