**Specialized Stainless Camaro Build**
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04-24-2008, 06:11 PM
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Can not wait to see the results of your hard work. The suspense is killing me
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04-24-2008, 08:20 PM
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I rented the only one they had at my local Autozone. I know there's the other spring compressor but they didn't have one for rent and I'm not going to buy one to only use it once...
04-24-2008, 08:37 PM
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Oh ok. I guess it was the standard threaded rod type of compressor with the claws. My mechanic had the clamshell type. It adjusts easily to the shape of the spring and then with an impact wrench it cinches down on both sides equally and in 10 seconds flat the spring is compressed. Loosen the nut and relieve tension. Next time I go to swap out springs I am going to buy this type of compressor. They can be had for $120 and will last forever.
Keep up the good work on the buildup. I like your taste in mods.
Keep up the good work on the buildup. I like your taste in mods.
04-24-2008, 09:21 PM
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On my car the worst part was trying to get the nuts off of the top of the shocks, they were rusted together! I had to bust the nuts with a hammer and chisel, then threw the factory shocks in the trash!
04-24-2008, 09:30 PM
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Finished the other side and cleaned up the wheel wells a little. I'll tackle the rears tomorrow 
This is my first time ever working on the suspension of an my Camaro. After I finished the passenger side front, the drivers side front went a lot smoother. Only hitch was pulling the brake fluid reserviour back to loosen the T-50 bolt that sits under it. The rears look pretty simple...
This is my first time ever working on the suspension of an my Camaro. After I finished the passenger side front, the drivers side front went a lot smoother. Only hitch was pulling the brake fluid reserviour back to loosen the T-50 bolt that sits under it. The rears look pretty simple...
04-24-2008, 11:21 PM
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congrats that looks amazing, i will be buying a new guage cluster from u as soon as sumer hits and i am out of school, mine a lil foggy looking im guessing the guy before me sprayed somthing on it that srcewed it up
