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Apr 2, 2016 | 05:24 AM

Johnnystock

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WTB quality spring compressor tool

Since I broke the cheap *** tool after 3 cyl for my 650' springs, I need a real tool.

Apr 5, 2016 | 12:09 PM

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Here's what I prefer to use on my LSX stuff.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fab...r-67605-a.html

Apr 6, 2016 | 07:26 PM

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if the heads are off the engine, use a real spring compressor instead of a goofy bolt together contraption

Apr 6, 2016 | 07:31 PM

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The trickflow one worked for me with the heads in the car. The center nut is cheap though so have a thicker one ready just in case.

Apr 7, 2016 | 07:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo Kid

Here's what I prefer to use on my LSX stuff.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/tools-fab...r-67605-a.html

I,m out in Australia nismo lid.
just wondered if you could tell me where you guys buy that spring compressor from???

its exactly what I,m looking for.
thanks for posting it up..
cheers

Apr 7, 2016 | 07:40 PM

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^^^ That's "almost" the same exact tool as the comp and trickflow...

Apr 12, 2016 | 12:35 AM

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I,m out in Australia nismo lid.
just wondered if you could tell me where you guys buy that spring compressor from???

its exactly what I,m looking for.
thanks for posting it up..
cheers

No problem man. I purchased mine from Summit Racing.

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^^^ That's "almost" the same exact tool as the comp and trickflow...

Crane Cams makes aka rebrands the proform unit. They all have much in common but all get the job done.