Compressing springs -- how to?
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I'm trying to install my front shocks. I'm having a problem with compressing the front springs. Namely--how do I know they are compressed enough to safely take off?
Right now I have the top four coils fully compressed. They're touching and I cannot compress them any more. Only abou 3/4" of the pigtail is still touching the shock mount. However, the shock mount doesn't feel loose or wobbly. Help! How do I know I compressed the springs correctly?
Right now I have the top four coils fully compressed. They're touching and I cannot compress them any more. Only abou 3/4" of the pigtail is still touching the shock mount. However, the shock mount doesn't feel loose or wobbly. Help! How do I know I compressed the springs correctly?
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When you can spin the spring inside of the coilover assembly. I would make sure this is the case before loosening the bolt and risk a flying shock hat.
Thing's not to do... don't use ratchet style wrenches. (yes I've done it)
Thing's not to do... don't use ratchet style wrenches. (yes I've done it)
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I'm trying to install my front shocks. I'm having a problem with compressing the front springs. Namely--how do I know they are compressed enough to safely take off?
Right now I have the top four coils fully compressed. They're touching and I cannot compress them any more. Only abou 3/4" of the pigtail is still touching the shock mount. However, the shock mount doesn't feel loose or wobbly. Help! How do I know I compressed the springs correctly?
Right now I have the top four coils fully compressed. They're touching and I cannot compress them any more. Only abou 3/4" of the pigtail is still touching the shock mount. However, the shock mount doesn't feel loose or wobbly. Help! How do I know I compressed the springs correctly?