In a message dated 1/21/2005 9:57:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm trying to install my new firmer front springs onto Spax adjustable shocks. The local autoparts store has a compressor that they loan out, but the 'fingers' don't fit between the coils, even when it's uncompressed. I'm thinking that a machine shop will be bale to help, but does anyone know where to get a compressor that will work? ========= You might try finding a local mechanic who has a Tokico spring/strut compressor. These are hard to find (and apparently no longer available new?) but worth their weight in gold, IMHO. If you've ever seen a Volvo jack, it works a lot like that, with a very easy-to-turn crank and external "fingers" that hold and then compress the coils. Takes about 5-10 minutes to compress the spring and then R&R the shock (not including the time you spend R&R'ing the spring/shock unit from the car). Someday I'm going to borrow my friend's Tokico compressor and take it and one of my Volvo jacks to a welder/fabricator and see if I can't come up with a "home version" of this. ;-) --Andy Mace *Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet? *Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er, Triumph Herald engine with wings. -- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22) Check out the North American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph Herald Database at its new URL: _http://triumph-herald.us_ (http://triumph-herald.us/) *** http://www.team.net/the-local *** Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html *** unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try *** http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool *** http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo *** Archives at http://www.team.net/archive *** Edit your replies!
