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Crane Valve Spring Compressor 99473-1

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Old 02-16-2013, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by guppymech
If you're swapping out single springs the KD tool that shbox uses on his 'how to' tutorial works good. I saw Jegs has a estimated availability date on the Crane tool of Feb 20.
Originally Posted by maromatt
Well got the kd tool. The kd tool works great for the stock springs but im having problems with my new dual springs. I cant get it to compress the inside spring. Any tricks? I dont want to damage the new spring. Thanks
I don't think the KD tool works on double springs if you can't hook the inner spring with the tool.
There are other tools, check out 'Tim's Tool' I believe he makes one for the LT1.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fab...available.html
Some people have modified the lever type tool sold at auto part stores to work like tims tool also.

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