This doesn't look right, should I be worried?
01-03-2011, 04:00 PM
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your springs are not seated in their perches. did you happen to go wheeling after the coils were installed and if so, did you do a lot of flexing? if your shocks are too long, they could have allowed your coils to unseat and spin. if not, your shop didn't install them correctly and you should have them fix it.
01-03-2011, 06:09 PM
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DO::
You can buy a good set of coil spring comp. tools at Autozone (about $50) and return when your done for a full refund. I just did it today. I know it sounds sketchy but the Autozone guy suggested it.
Use a ratchet wrench. It works well and my 6gal air compressor could not keep up.
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The Harbor Freight spring comp is junk. I got half way throught first sprin and sheared the drive pin. They are only $10 but do not work.
You can buy a good set of coil spring comp. tools at Autozone (about $50) and return when your done for a full refund. I just did it today. I know it sounds sketchy but the Autozone guy suggested it.
Use a ratchet wrench. It works well and my 6gal air compressor could not keep up.
DON'T::
The Harbor Freight spring comp is junk. I got half way throught first sprin and sheared the drive pin. They are only $10 but do not work.
01-05-2011, 04:41 PM
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thanks guys for the informaiton. I took it back to the shop today and they told me that it was OK like that. I don't see me doing business there anymore.
I will run down to AutoZone tomorrow and get me a set of spring compressors and try it myself. I tried to flex it out today, but didn't have anything tall enough for me to get enough flex.
Joe002 - Thanks for the picture
I will run down to AutoZone tomorrow and get me a set of spring compressors and try it myself. I tried to flex it out today, but didn't have anything tall enough for me to get enough flex.
Joe002 - Thanks for the picture