spring install help ???

scale · 05-11-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88workcar

what I always done, was compress the spring real small. Put two pieces of rope, 180 degrees apart, and tie it tight. 1/4" nylon works well. Make 3 - 4 raps. Remove the spring compressor, install the spring, cut the rope.

well i compressed the spring.....and broke the compressor...guess im not getting my deposit back on this one

Scary too.....lots of force......

88workcar · 05-13-2007, 09:49 PM

It only has to be commpressed enough to fit. Works well and is safe when done right.

scale · 05-13-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88workcar

It only has to be commpressed enough to fit. Works well and is safe when done right.

i did it....got the ps in this weekend. WOrked like a charm......a bit scary but worked great. Just gotta make sure you have good knots

thanks!

05-13-2007, 09:49 PM	#2
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Re: spring install help ??? It only has to be commpressed enough to fit. Works well and is safe when done right. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

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