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  • Syncro Spring Compressor

    · Wed, 10 May 1995 15:28:26 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    Tim, the spring compressor for the front of a Syncro Vanagon costs about $700. Can you give instructions for how to undo that assembly...

  • Re: Spring Compressor

    Gene P · Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:24:48 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    I replaced springs a couple weeks ago (87 2WD) using a compressor borrowed from AutoZone ... same one available to borrow in my town from...

  • syncro spring removal without using spring compressor

    Alistair Bell · Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:18:34 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/vanagon-syncro-front-spring-removal-without-spring-compressor/ alistair

  • Spring Compressor

    Miguel Pacheco · Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:44:17 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    Van Cafe recommends this for compressing springs and I understand it's the shiz-niz: http://shop.ktcautotools.com/products/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor...

  • spring compressor

    Warren.K.Lail-1 · Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:19:22 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...

  • Re: Spring Compressor

    Todd Last · Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:35:11 +0000 · Mailing-list archive

    I've never needed a spring compressor to replace the front springs in my 2WD '88. But you do need a jack that will...

  • Spring Compressor

    SJKnell · Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:48 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Coil-Spring-Compressor-Tool-Rental-KTC-A1047-p/coil-spring-rental.htm Scott

  • Re: Spring Compressor

    Miguel Pacheco · Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:55:50 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    I believe I answered my question http://www.amazon.com/Macpherson-Strut-Spring-Compressor-TOYOTA/dp/B007FGXYGE *Miguel* *The free soul is rare, but...

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