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Old 02-28-2017, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 455hota View Post
Thanks for the clarification. The jack is truly just lifting the lower control are in to place. The compressed energy of the spring is held in place by the spring compressor. The floor jack is not doing any additional compressing of the spring. I understand now. This method would have helped a lot when I di mine a couple years back!!! Thanks!


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What Steve was talking about Is OLD SCHOOL, , and NO spring compressor !!, The floor jack was the compressor !! . Yes chain scratches the frame, but holds it in place. I have done it many times this way. The spring starts out with a big "Bow" in it, till the jack gets it "Squished " a bit.

PS. RENTING a OEM internal spring compressor used from up top ( one set of hooks) is FREE at auto zone ( $50.00-$100.00 deposit till returned)

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