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Re: Suggestions for front spring compression

To: "Paul Grafelman" <pdgrafelman@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Suggestions for front spring compression
From: doug@dougbraun.com
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 11:12:13 -0500
Over the years, I bought about three different sets of compressors at various 
flea markets, tools stores, etc. until
I found a set whose fingers were small enough to fit between the Spit's spring 
coils.

Good luck,

Doug Braun
'72 Spit

At 02:55 PM 1/21/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>List,
>
>I'm trying to install my new firmer front springs onto Spax adjustable shocks. 
>The local autoparts store has a compressor that they loan out, but the 
>'fingers' don't fit between the coils, even when it's uncompressed. I'm 
>thinking that a machine shop will be bale to help, but does anyone know where 
>to get a compressor that will work?
>
>Paul Grafelman





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