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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Default Crane dual valve spring compressor tool
anyone ever use one? how did you like it?
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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I have one that I used on my SS. Absolutely no complaints and worth every penny.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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a couple of my buddies swear by it.
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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I just received mine today... 105.00
took long enough...

Thanks Guys
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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It could not have worked better. Does 2 springs at a time with ease. Reaching those back springs was no problem.
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Old May 3, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Does it work on Patriot dual springs.
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Old May 3, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Should have no problem on dual springs, I absolute love mine, makes valve seal replacement a breeze.
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I just did the springs on my car. it did the manley dual springs no problem. and being able to do 2 at a time is awesome.
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I have used it and loved it! Used it on Patriot Gold Duals and PRC Duals.
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Just got mine a week ago from Crane, can't wait to use it. Very well made tool, like everyone says worth every penny.
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Very nice piece, Pushed patriot golds down like they were not there.
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yea i have one it works great on lots of diff springs.
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That tool rocks, makes spring swaps a snap.
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