coil spring compressor
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From: belleville il
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
FYI
When you use the spring compressors put pieces of drywall sandpaper( the mesh that is rough on both sides) between the spring and jaws of the spring compressor. it will prevent the jaws from sliding on the spring and make the job much safer and easier.
Joe
When you use the spring compressors put pieces of drywall sandpaper( the mesh that is rough on both sides) between the spring and jaws of the spring compressor. it will prevent the jaws from sliding on the spring and make the job much safer and easier.
Joe
wish i had thought of that
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From: Schnecksville, PA
Year: 94 XJ
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
When using the compressors:
Put jack under axle and jack up until body comes off of jackstand.
Then tighten compressor until body rests back down on stand.
Do this several times.
Less strain on the comressor screws and less strength needed to turn wrench.
Most compressor failures are not due to the pressure, directly.
Failure is most times attributed to the threads straining to turn while pressure is applied, or from the compressor seats moving while turning the screws.
The above procedure lessens both of these causes while quickly and safely compressing the spring.
ALSO: Reversing this procedure will safely de-compress the coil.
When "renting" or buying coil spring compressors make sure to get the style with the keeper pins.
These keeper pins are pushed over the coil and retain it into the groove of the compressor. You might think this is no big deal, but you will find out later...it is good to have.
With this all said (once again) I am stepping down off the soapbox....
NEXT....
Put jack under axle and jack up until body comes off of jackstand.
Then tighten compressor until body rests back down on stand.
Do this several times.
Less strain on the comressor screws and less strength needed to turn wrench.
Most compressor failures are not due to the pressure, directly.
Failure is most times attributed to the threads straining to turn while pressure is applied, or from the compressor seats moving while turning the screws.
The above procedure lessens both of these causes while quickly and safely compressing the spring.
ALSO: Reversing this procedure will safely de-compress the coil.
When "renting" or buying coil spring compressors make sure to get the style with the keeper pins.
These keeper pins are pushed over the coil and retain it into the groove of the compressor. You might think this is no big deal, but you will find out later...it is good to have.
With this all said (once again) I am stepping down off the soapbox....
NEXT....
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From: Punxsutawney Pennsylvania
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Renix 4.0 I6
well advance didnt rent me one they sold me one.. 40 bucks too it worked though.. got the front done and rear shocks on and rear leafs half on
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