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14th January 2020, 17:27 | #1 |
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Spring compression tools
Does anyone have any experience of this type of tool?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F254457726300 Or this one? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F372631242094 They appear a lot safer than the traditional type with just a couple of long bolts and hooks to hold the spring. The first one looks like it would fit our struts, not sure about the second. Not sure if the damper would fit through the bottom holder. |
14th January 2020, 17:54 | #2 |
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I've something similar, never used it in anger as it's out on long term loan to Stirling MG at the little Longbridge works.
Every time I've needed it, the operator has difficulty patching me through to Morpeth 12 Brian |
19th January 2020, 18:02 | #3 |
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Looking at this kind now. Seems a bit easier to store, and looks up to the job. Anyone have one?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F182676709175 |
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All the tools you've considered have been unlabelled and unbranded. They'll probably be very poor quality. Have a look at the Laser Tools range. I'm not claiming that they're the very best but I have several items from their range and haven't had any problems. Plus they're based in Warwickshire and if necessary you can actually phone and speak to their technical department! Simon
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1 2 3 I then purchased these for myself and they work great, as you have tow so one each side of the spring. 4 5 6 7 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Dut...QAAOSw8V9dx6ed https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Big-Red-H...IAAOSw1w5bxxqM
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So given the choice you’d go with this latter option? You’ve tried both so a good judge I should say. |
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Yes personally I found these easier to use below, because with the larger set I borrowed I still had to use an ordinary clamp on the other side to give me/you that extra safety feel. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Big-Red-H...IAAOSw1w5bxxqM extra clamp needed. 1 Use of the ones I have linked to. 2
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