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1. Suspension Spring Compressor (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 07:55:37 -0500; Anyone have a recommendation for what type of compressoor works best for removing the front coil springs on a B? I'm going to rebuild the front suspension onto another crossmember and plan to remove; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00776.html (7,443 bytes)
2. Re: Suspension Spring Compressor (score: 1): Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@ntsource.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 11:46:41 -0500; removing the front coil springs on a B? .... No spring compressor required, just the proper disassembly sequence. Check here for a nice picture tour: http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/photos/mgb_susp/; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00790.html (7,611 bytes)
3. Re: Suspension Spring Compressor (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 10:40:36 -0700; I rented one from a local outfit. It resembled a long threaded shaft with two hook-like objects that could be run up or down by turning nuts. The problem with this type is that it has to hook on the; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00792.html (8,200 bytes)
4. RE: Suspension Spring Compressor (score: 1): Author: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 02:15:36 -0400; Using a jack is not bad at all. I've done it and it worked out quite well. The Porter How to restore etc. book has a very good illustrated chapter on this subject. The only point is, that you should; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00822.html (8,109 bytes)
5. Re: Suspension Spring Compressor (score: 1): Author: "Robert C. Galli" <rcgalli@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 18:30:50 -0400; Couple years ago i used a jack and it all worked well. Could not find a ring compressor that fit - all too big. Another vote of thanks and Kudos to Barney and the Chicagoland MG Club - keep it short; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00862.html (8,127 bytes)
6. Re: Suspension Spring Compressor (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 18:51:13 -0500; Hi Max, The kind of compressor you describe is what I found to be the most commonly available. It works fine for MacPherson strut springs, didn't look like it would work well for the B. The tool in t; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00867.html (9,278 bytes)
7. Re: Suspension Spring Compressor (score: 1): Author: Charley & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 18:52:44 -0500; Thanks to all who replied to my Q on this subject. CR; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00868.html (7,126 bytes)
8. Re: Suspension Spring Compressor (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:40:55 -0700; I just mentioned it despite its shortcomings because relying on a jack alone seemed a little treacherous. I think others have mentioned chaining or cabling the spring to some other suspension member; /html/mgs/2000-06/msg00875.html (10,098 bytes)

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