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Sep 20, 2005 | 10:03 PM

bluegoose

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From: San Diego, CA

Car: Firebird

Engine: 383

Transmission: 700R4, lots of Mods

Spring compressor

Hello All,
I need to know of a good spring compressor. I have a 89 Firebird with struts. I would like to use the compressor on the front and rear springs. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Brad

Sep 21, 2005 | 09:51 AM

86LG4T56

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Napa. Put down a $150 deposit and bring it back within two days. Get your money back. Free rent is gooood.

Sep 21, 2005 | 10:16 AM

Jon92TA

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Autozone will do the same, just make sure to tell then you need a 'internal' compressor. You won't need it for the rears.

Sep 21, 2005 | 11:51 AM

Joehrdcor

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Car: 89 Firebird Formula

Engine: 305 TBI

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If you go to Autozone, in the tool section they have spring compressors. There about $30. I just picked up a set and had no problems using them

Sep 21, 2005 | 05:33 PM

Forshock 85TA

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Got mine at harbor freight on sale
$20

Sep 29, 2005 | 03:49 PM

86LG4T56

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Hey Forshock you got a part number or link on that compressor?

Sep 29, 2005 | 05:13 PM

Mkos1980

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Yup. You can just pull the rears out by hand. Fronts scare the $hit out of me esp when they decide to slip and the compressor goes flying the spring explodes back open.

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Sep 29, 2005 | 06:18 PM

86LG4T56

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Quote:

Originally posted by Mkos1980
Yup. You can just pull the rears out by hand. Fronts scare the $hit out of me esp when they decide to slip and the compressor goes flying the spring explodes back open.

Makes me deaf too!

Sep 29, 2005 | 07:39 PM

Kat

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Quote:

Originally posted by 86LG4T56
Makes me deaf too!

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I just use the jack the a-arm in way. Kinda sucks when the car doesn't have an engine or trans in it.. lol That is why I have 300+ pound friends for..