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  • Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs

    Ralph Meyermann · Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:21:45 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On Mar 10, 2014 8:14 PM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Spring compressors. It can...

  • Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD

    Bill Monk · Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:46 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Please note that we have not been able to install these springs with most common spring compressors (clamshell and external coil clamp styles) but...

  • Tool for removing Waterboxer Valve Springs

    Cary Chiang · Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:31:54 +0100 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I need to remove some stuck valves from a waterboxer head, and need a spring compressor tool. Is a VW-specific tool required, or...

  • Re: valve spring compressor tool advice?

    Jake de Villiers · Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:41:43 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    Hey Paul, if you're currently in Vancouver you're more than welcome to borrow my C-clamp style valve spring compressor. On Tue...

  • Re: Front suspension Shim question

    Eric Caron · Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:26:55 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...We also trusted the heavy duty spring compressor more and really compress that spring. This allowed for a better removal and more importantly an...

  • Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs

    Ralph Meyermann · Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:13:23 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...I have a couple different spring compressors but this is one > of my favorites. This looks same as mine but I have a different...

  • Re: Radius Rod Installation

    Steven Shelton · Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:23:32 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Then use a spring compressor to install the springs. It's been many years since I installed springs with a spring compressor, so I...

  • Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs

    William Monk · Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:28:05 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    It's also important (after safety) is not to tear up the powder coating on the springs. I have a couple different spring compressors...

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