jlrz28

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First time to do this. So I started compressing the springs with a compressor from Oreilys. How many coils do people normally try to compress? I have tried multiple times with 4-6 coils and can only get the bottom part of the spring to move.The top stays seated and never gets loose. Does it matter which orientation the compressors are in? I looked at ls1howto and saw they had the tightening mechanism near the top of the shock. Just looking for some pointers on getting this done!

Thanks

LS199CAMAROZ28

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Just grab as many coils as possible and place the compressors 180 degrees apart. I placed the tightening mechanism towards the top of the shock as well but it shouldn't matter. I just did mine and they compressed just enough with the tool I was using.

If the bottom is moving then the spring is compressing. Are you running out of thread on the compressor?

jlrz28

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I've got more thread left. I guess I need to just keep cranking on it.

LS199CAMAROZ28

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Yep, keep going.

Richard Schmidt

Just finshed mine a hour ago. The stock spring I used 5 coil an on lowering spring I used 4 coil.

jlrz28

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How loose will the top be so that I know it's ok to remove the nut?