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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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uhhhhh,.........help?

so I went to swap springs into my camaro today and I dont see my spring compressor working in the 89 f body setup. I only have a compressor for mcpherson style struts, is there another compressor I need or what?
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Re: uhhhhh,.........help?

If it's for the front springs, you could just unbolt the lower control arms and spindle. set the spring on there and use a jack to raise the control arm back into place. This way the car helps compress the spring and it will line up exactly how you want it.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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Re: uhhhhh,.........help?

Just be very careful. If the spring lets go and you catch it with your face, it's gone.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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Re: uhhhhh,.........help?

Originally Posted by 84Z28406
Just be very careful. If the spring lets go and you catch it with your face, it's gone.
Just ease it in gently and stand to the side.
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