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Old 05-14-2010, 10:24 AM
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I just got a set of BMR lowering springs and I was wondering if anyone has a compressing tool i could borrow/rent. vato zone is $33 and the advance is $60 but i figure id try to spend less money if possible, so if anyone in the area has one that theyd be willing to part with for a few hours let me know
Old 05-14-2010, 10:42 AM
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well too bad you're in tampa or you could bring it here to my shop.
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The one at Advance should be a rental, you just give them 60, take it, and they give you the money back when you bring it back.
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Originally Posted by candidate zero
The one at Advance should be a rental, you just give them 60, take it, and they give you the money back when you bring it back.
i dont have that much cash because im waiting on my paycheck to come the old fashioned way, in the mail


mrr23 how far out are you?
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I once got quoted $50 for the local Tire Kingdom to
press & swap the springs if I brought them the pair
of assemblies.

Seems like a much better way to go, no sweat and
no flying spring takes your thumb off. Maybe theirs....
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Just curious, did you pick up your springs from BMR?
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Originally Posted by candidate zero
Just curious, did you pick up your springs from BMR?
yea i picked them up this morning, too bad my check didnt come in though or theyd already be on the car and ready for pic whoring lol
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Thought I saw your car pull in. Looks good, but will look even better with the springs!
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Originally Posted by candidate zero
Thought I saw your car pull in. Looks good, but will look even better with the springs!
thanks man ill definitely have to post some pictures when its done
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you still looking for the tool?
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no but thanks though. i found out the nut on top of the driver side shock is WAY too deteriorated to remove so the car is going to sit, factory parts and all
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man that sucks.. sorry to hear
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Originally Posted by buddha845
no but thanks though. i found out the nut on top of the driver side shock is WAY too deteriorated to remove so the car is going to sit, factory parts and all
Mine was the same way when I put my springs on.
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yea it sucks but atleast it gives me an a good reason to replace the stock koni DAs with some brand new ones


speaking of which, does anyone know why the 1LE konis from strano's site are $1400 and the 4/3s and 4/4s are 750-850? is it because the single vs double adjustable?
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Compress the spring and hack saw thru the top of the strut. I try once with the impact, then cut. Takes like 3 minutes.
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Nut splitter might be a worthwhile investment for
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