Need help with spring compression

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Jan 11, 2012 | 07:36 PM

Edwardgp

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From: Washington State

Car: 1983 BB 1995 Z28 Camaro's

Engine: 454-350

Transmission: TH350-4l60e

Axle/Gears: 373 posi-Stock

Need help with spring compression

I am going to change my control arm bushings and would like to know if any one has a picture of a spring compressor that really works. Having problems getting the spring compressed.

Jan 12, 2012 | 06:45 AM

JamesC

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From: Lawrence, KS

Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

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Re: Need help with spring compression

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Originally Posted by Edwardgp

I am going to change my control arm bushings and would like to know if any one has a picture of a spring compressor that really works.

Post #5:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...nt-spring.html

JamesC

Jan 16, 2012 | 01:57 PM

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From: San Fernando valley-Lancaster,CA

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Re: Need help with spring compression

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Originally Posted by JamesC

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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...nt-spring.html

JamesC

That tool works great with the iron pipe on it I had eibach sportline on my t/a and was hard to put the stock springs on with out the pipe in the spring compressor but with it it was simple