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Apr 10, 2007 | 07:25 AM

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radkon

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Originally Posted by aNuBiS

I personally like the looks of this tool at Thunder.

http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog.../s89_large.jpg

You use a 3/8" ratchet to compress the springs with the heads either on or off the car.

Anyone ever use it?

Although it looks great I've read several stories about the aluminum the tool is made out of galling and deforming. A lot of people have thrown it away after 1 or 2 uses.

Apr 10, 2007 | 09:09 AM

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aNuBiS

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Good info. Amen to ls1tech

Apr 10, 2007 | 09:40 AM

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LS1IMPULSE

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I just ordered the TR tool, I hope that thing doesnt bend because i can guarentte it will be going back to TR if if does. Dont see why it would be tought to get teh sprigns in the rear though, use and extension and a universal.

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