kawasakijockey
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posted December 24, 2009 12:41 PM
Hose clamps as spring compressor
Somebody on here said they used hose clamps to remove and replace shock springs. Sounds kinda dangerous, but would like to know how it was done since I broke my regular compressor tool.
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14nooby
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posted December 24, 2009 01:08 PM
Sounds pretty logical but I agree dangerous!! I would not do it. Undo a large hose clamp and put it around the top of the spring and probably about half way down then reconnect the hose clamp. Use one on each side of the spring and just screw the hose clamp down. It should in theory compress the spring. I did not see that post nor would I try hose clamps to compress a spring. There is not to much keeping the clamp from just coming undone and there goes your teeth.
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Bawls
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posted December 24, 2009 01:36 PM
 Edited By: Bawls on 24 Dec 2009 21:37
maybe multiple clamps around different coils of the spring?
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zxbob
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posted December 24, 2009 05:12 PM
Most of your bigger auto repair chain stores (Firestone, Goodyear, PepBoys ect.) use a
wall mounted spring compressor for changing out struts . . . . . zip buy one of those places
and you'll be in and out in 10 min. (with all your teeth)
Bob
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eklipse636
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posted December 24, 2009 06:50 PM
sounds like a good idea, for someone else to try!
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kawasakijockey
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posted December 24, 2009 07:32 PM
quote:
sounds like a good idea, for someone else to try!
Yeah! That's why I am asking first.lol
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
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eklipse636
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posted December 25, 2009 06:57 AM
Kawasakijocky, I don't wish nothing bad to happen to anyone, just rather someone else than me!
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kawasakijockey
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posted December 25, 2009 08:08 AM
I feel the same way about ass whipppin's..lol
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2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
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dubious
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posted December 25, 2009 04:32 PM
haha...
....."all I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth, my 2 front teeth...."
LOL
I think I agree with Bob.
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eklipse636
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posted December 27, 2009 05:59 AM
So has anyone treid it yet?
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kawasakijockey
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posted December 27, 2009 08:22 AM
Edited By: kawasakijockey on 27 Dec 2009 17:12
Not yet. I was waiting on the guy that had done it to reply.
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Get on the shortbus boys 'cause its time to get schooled.
2007 ZX-14
1.38 60ft
9.03 @ 149mph
8.95 @153 small shot n2o
8.68 @160mph 5lbs boost
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eklipse636
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posted December 27, 2009 04:39 PM
Lol, someone has done it... It must have turned out bad.
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