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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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does anyone know if the over head spring compressor that you can get from like autozone or harbor freight will work for a dual spring
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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No sir, I wouldn't recommend that, but the right tool it's well worth the investment
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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thank you sir....what would you recommend
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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http://m.summitracing.com/parts/cca-5462

Works good on the car or off the car, those autozone one are junk and you will end up getting hurt trust me..
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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http://m.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-90306

A little cheaper but same thing...
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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http://m.summitracing.com/parts/pro-67605

This is the one I have same as others
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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I have the Trickflow tool. It's great and better than the Comp tool (had both). It's 79.
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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ouch that sux to spend that for a one time use.....but if that is what I have to do
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thanks guys
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ouch that sux to spend that for a one time use.....but if that is what I have to do
Use it and sell it, not a big deal cuz im sure itll sell quick.
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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I made a setup similar to the one in this thread and worked perfect
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...lve-seals.html

heres another idea

http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...ressor-450030/
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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thanks guys I just bought a brand new one the trick flow one for 83 shipped
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