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• Re: Front suspension question

  Mark McCulley · Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:31:22 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

  ...The proper spring compressor is one with a large screw assembly and horse shoe shaped jaws >> Something like this. >> https://www.amazon.com/SIXIWANZI...

• a/c compressor

  . · Wed, 19 Jun 1996 15:15:15 · Mailing-list archive

  Looking for a SD 510 a/c compressor with front connections for 86 syncro. tia Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York 86 Westfalia...

• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs

  Stuart MacMillan · Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:59:51 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.ht <http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.h tml#.Ux5ilflr6M4...

• a/c compressor for 86

  . · Mon, 17 Jun 1996 17:21:52 · Mailing-list archive

  The #s on the compressor are 253 260 797. Anyone know the equivalent SD (three numbers)? tia Sherwin Sherwin Kaufman Spring Valley, New York...

• Re: Spring Compressor

  Gmail · Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:56:13 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

  I own a version of that spring compressor and I have been very satisfied with it for installing stock and aftermarket Syncro and 2WD...

• Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor

  Dennis Haynes · Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:10:04 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

  The proper spring compressor is the right way, especially with taller springs and added shims. Without I find that removing the steering knuckle to...

• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs

  Stuart MacMillan · Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:14:56 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

  Spring compressors. It can be tough to install front shocks even with standard springs using just vehicle weight. I used these, but they require...

• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)

  Jim Arnott · Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:32:14 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

  No spring compressor needed. And it wouldn't fit in there if you had one. (BTDT.) (Unless you can find the spring 'compressors' my...

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• Spring compressor

  A tool used to compress springs, making it easier to replace shocks

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• Vanagon Control Arm Spring Seat Repair

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• VW Vanagon Westfalia rear spring and control arm repair

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• 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon - Push Rod Guide Spring Details

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• Fitting Gowesty 2wd lift springs to a VW T25/T3/Vanagon

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• OEMTOOLS 27035 Coil Spring Compressor

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• Coil Spring Compressor The Right One

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• Remove Valve Springs with the Head Still Attached to the Engine! Overhead Valve Spring Compressor

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• OEMTOOLS 27036 MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor

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