spring compressors
03-04-2010, 03:29 PM
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spring compressors
im adding a 2" bb to my 3" do i really need to get a spring compressor i need to take the pitman arm off so im hoping to have enough of room to get the things in
03-04-2010, 03:35 PM
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i've changed springs twice with out a spring compressor, yes you can do it with out but its a pain if you dont undo much.
you'll need a big prybar and some C-clamp vise grips can be used to compress the springs. go for it!
you'll need a big prybar and some C-clamp vise grips can be used to compress the springs. go for it!
03-04-2010, 07:51 PM
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Just use spring compressors, it's much easier. I tried doing it on one side when installing my 2" spacers and it was annoying. I ended up using them anyway. It took about 15 minutes to do both sides with the compressors. Also, it's a lot easier to get them out than it is to put back when you have 2 inches less to cram the spring in.
03-04-2010, 07:54 PM
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If you take all your steering off the axle it will drop more than enough. I guess a spr compressor is prob easiest tho.
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