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How to re install an assembly with out a sping compressor? *DONE* Thanks Matt!


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The spring compressor I rented is absoluty useless. So I have returned all my tools since I have installed all the new parts, I just need to re install the whole assembly. I'll be taking a few pics right now.

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until you get pics up, let me just say it's hilarious that on the main page the thread title only reads "how to re install an ass..." hopefully i can help a little cause i lowered my car without compressors

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Well all my batteries are dead. But on my other post I can show you similar pics. The only difference is I have my front sway bar installed. And the spring is around the shock with the new bearing plate on. Its all together except the top nut of the strut. I tried using the compressor when I had it to compress it and get that nut on, but didnt work. So I was told to use the weight of the car. But how do you do? (heres the link to my other post if you need to see more pics http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php/topic,55857.0.html )

 

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Heres a pic i updated with.

 

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I was thinking getting everything on top bolted in. like the mounts and strut. and using a jack to jack up the assembly to compress the spring... But than how the hell do I get the ball joint into the lower control arm?

 

Please help guys!

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you need a spring compressor to get the spring on

 

Oh lord did I try when I had a spring compressor. Just couldnt get it, as I explain on msn.

 

Matt is god. He told me what to do. Just take the assembly to a shop and get them to do it!

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