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spring compressor - himynameisalex - 02-05-2010 12:48 PM
ok i just bought some new springs for my box and i was wondering if i need to use a compressor or not? i have heard that you dont have to but i have also heard that it is really hard without one
RE: spring compressor - timmiz_roxxxz - 02-05-2010 02:23 PM
ohh sum new springs what did you get....you might want to use a compressor for the front... but the back ones you can jus swap out I'm thinking...correct me if I'm wrong though...I was gonna do mine myself but then I got lazy about it and jus had the shop were I bought mine from do it...
RE: spring compressor - SWARTZAUTOMAN - 02-05-2010 05:22 PM
i would use the spring compressor
#1 it makes things allot easier
#2 the spring is under allot of pressure and im sure wouldn't feel so good to get hit with one
i saw a spring shoot across a shop and put a mark on a block wall
RE: spring compressor - woot420 - 02-05-2010 10:29 PM
you can rent them from most auto parts stores for free just gotta leave a deposit
RE: spring compressor - SNOWJOB - 02-06-2010 10:22 PM
I didn't use a compressor when I installed springs on my first-gen. The fronts had some spring force behind them, and having a compressor would have been nice. I'd rent one just to be safe and to make things easier.
RE: spring compressor - Peej - 02-08-2010 11:01 AM
Spring compressors are for pussies! LOL(j/k).
Unless your putting in a set of TRD's I won't bother with it. I've swapped out springs 3 times on mine, twice on my wifes, twice on my other wife's and probably a 1/2 dozen other boxes and never saw the need for it except for the TRD's.
RE: spring compressor - lowNsquare - 02-08-2010 01:43 PM
lol go watch some videos on youtube about not using one and then think about it for yourself
RE: spring compressor - SWARTZAUTOMAN - 02-08-2010 04:57 PM
cool, that ive gotta see
i didn't think about lookin at youtube
RE: spring compressor - Peej - 02-09-2010 07:20 AM
(02-08-2010 01:43 PM)lowNsquare Wrote: lol go watch some videos on youtube about not using one and then think about it for yourself
Now I'm just specifically speaking about a 1st gen box. I've done springs on a tC and a compressor is a must...same w/ old GM & Ford
RE: spring compressor - lowNsquare - 02-09-2010 01:07 PM
what springs did you put on the tc? i got a tc two and have lowering springs that drop 2.4 that i need to put on
RE: spring compressor - Peej - 02-09-2010 04:28 PM
I think they were about a 2" drop. I've only done one tC and swore I'd never do another (Can you say PITA!?)
RE: spring compressor - lowNsquare - 02-09-2010 04:33 PM
thats great to hear lol
RE: spring compressor - Douche - 03-08-2010 07:34 PM
*Moved
RE: spring compressor - moonray - 03-09-2010 04:26 PM
(02-05-2010 05:22 PM)SWARTZAUTOMAN Wrote: i would use the spring compressor
#1 it makes things allot easier
#2 the spring is under allot of pressure and i'm sure wouldn't feel so good to get hit with one.
i saw a spring shoot across a shop and put a mark on a block wall
Yes --
1) It makes it a lot "safer" and easier to swap out the front springs.
2) The rear springs will pull out of place without having to use a spring compressor.
For the small investment to rent a compressor it's well worth it!!!
RE: spring compressor - SWARTZAUTOMAN - 03-09-2010 05:27 PM
yeah the rear springs for our car just fall out if you unbolt the bottom the the shock
must auto places only require a deposit that you get back when you bring the tool back