Originally Posted by Grumpy2
These are the very simple spring compressors I made to safely remove and reinstall the main springs. I didn't fancy the 'blanket of hope' method and with approx 20mm compression I feel I was right to compress the springs in a controlled way. I'd never have got my main springs back in without these compressors. And that was with the rebound springs removed using the two stud method outline above. Perhaps springs were incorrect, too long or too strong, I don't know but these worked for me on at least two occasions. Made from 25mm square tubing .

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That would be my approach, a far safer one.

2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
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