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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
The cost of the spring compressor is not the issue..........the design of the spring compressor is the determining factor as to whether it will safely compress one of the front springs.
I will tell you that the M/B compressor must mash six coils together until they are touching..........and it's still impossible to pull the spring until the UCA is disconnected from the spindle............the forces are quite high.
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Thanks Brian. Seems like everyday I find myself being thankful that I found this forum and all it's helpful people - especially when i learn new ways not to kill myself while working on my cars!
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Last edited by tankowner; 08-20-2009 at 11:05 PM.
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