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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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ive got strano springs and kyb agx shocks ready for install. i know im going to need a spring compressor...my question is, is one enough? do i need two to compress the spring equally (one on each side of spring)?

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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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ive got strano springs and kyb agx shocks ready for install. i know im going to need a spring compressor...my question is, is one enough? do i need two to compress the spring equally (one on each side of spring)?

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The spring compressor should consist of a compressor for both sides of the spring. Otherwise, you're going to get a nasty compressed spring that bends over to one side as only half is getting compressed.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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You need two. You can rent it for free at Autozone.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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I used two for my strano's. I suggest using one wont be good. Its just going to bend the spring at an angle.

And ^ free at autozone. Its like 60 bucks to rent but they give you your money back when you return it. And theres isnt a cheapie either.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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they usually sell in pairs, so you get the two.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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cool thanks! time to go to autozone
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