anyone have one of these i can borrow?

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anyone have one of these i can borrow?

25 Feb 2009 17:34
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i scored new shocks and springs on ebay, and things being what they are, i really dont want to buy these for a one time deal....i will pay shipping both ways....thanks ...keith


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Re: anyone have one of these i can borrow?

25 Feb 2009 18:17
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The dealers have them. I don't know what they charge to mount a spring but it only takes a couple of minutes. Santa Clara Cycle might have one?

If you have a big ugly friend to lean on it, you can sometimes do it manually if the springs are not super stiff. I got mine on but they were stock weight springs.
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25 Feb 2009 18:28
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thanks, i m in rhode island and the closest dealer doesnt do anything for free or in a hurry....i ve bought stuff from jeff at z-1...i wonder if he would charge me if i pay shipping both ways...just thinking out loud...........

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25 Feb 2009 18:36
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We ground a slot in an old lawn mower blade. Two person job. It's not that hard. One compresses the spring and one puts the top on.
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Re: anyone have one of these i can borrow?

26 Feb 2009 04:46
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For what you would pay for shipping, go to Harbor Frieght Tools and buy their strut compression tool, it's about the same size as those in that e-bay picture. ~ $25...

Auto Parts stores here in AZ lend out tools, usually for free, strut tool should work...

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Re: anyone have one of these i can borrow?

26 Feb 2009 05:32
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Old Man Rock wrote:
For what you would pay for shipping, go to Harbor Frieght Tools and buy their strut compression tool, it's about the same size as those in that e-bay picture. ~ $25...

Auto Parts stores here in AZ lend out tools, usually for free, strut tool should work...

Just a couple thoughts....

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car spring compressors have too big of jaws.i use a couple old screw drivers ,not the safest way but what do i know?:laugh:
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