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Old 11-14-2006, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Wallknight View Post
SD Blue,
Could you please post more details on your process? I've got a bent rod and no desire to compress the spring.
Thanks!
Sorry, but I don't see how it would work in your case. I was just replacing the normal wear part that fits in the bearing mount. With a bent guide rod, and that must have been one nasty rap, you are going to need to compress the spring in order to detach it from the LCA at the forward end. The coil spring compressor is available through the tool rental program for less than $40. (use only a compressor for MB springs, all others either won't fit the coil spacing or are not strong enough and dangerous!)
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