KONI Yellows: seeking spring compressor recommendations

onzedge · 01-22-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

btw, that MINI i posted is a car, not my nuts.

(just want to be clear)

GaleForce · 01-22-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

btw, that MINI i posted is a car, not my nuts.

(just want to be clear)

Ok, we'll let it slide this time...

dAvenue · 01-22-2012, 09:11 PM

That did the trick, kenchan.

kenchan · 01-22-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

That did the trick, kenchan.

cool. hope you can finish the install tonight?

kenchan · 01-22-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Ok, we'll let it slide this time...

this thread packed with funny.

when things dont go as planned, always crack jokes, laugh, and get back at it again after a quick break.

dAvenue · 01-22-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cool. hope you can finish the install tonight?

I'm going to remove the second shock tonight and continue with this tomorrow after the daily grind.

kenchan · 01-22-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

I'm going to remove the second shock tonight and continue with this tomorrow after the daily grind.

GL!

onzedge · 01-22-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

GL!

m4a1mustang · 01-22-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

next time around i would get something like this:

MacPherson Strut Coil Spring Compressor Set

opposed to something like i currently have. you can see that the blocky rectangular
shoulder on the opposite side of the coil holder curve can get in the way between
the coils.

make sure to wear safety goggles and work gloves. be safe!

Ken, I just bought the blocky one before I read this thread for my upcoming Koni install on the 5.0. Hopefully it works out... I'm going to use the floor jack under the lower control arm method to remove the factory strut... just need the compressor to fit the hat over the new springs.

dAvenue · 01-22-2012, 10:04 PM

Second strut is out and I'm calling it a day. Thanks to everyone for your abundant help and jokes. Mucho appreciated.

m4a1mustang · 01-22-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

Second strut is out and I'm calling it a day. Thanks to everyone for your abundant help and jokes. Mucho appreciated.

Get some rest. It will be worth all the hard work in the end.

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ken, I just bought the blocky one before I read this thread for my upcoming Koni install on the 5.0. Hopefully it works out... I'm going to use the floor jack under the lower control arm method to remove the factory strut... just need the compressor to fit the hat over the new springs.

yah they work, its just they scratch the coil at times. just put some clearcoat or touchup paint over the scratch.

after you put the aftermarket spring over the strut chances are you will be able to push the hat down with your hands while you screw down the nut.

better yet, have your buddies just pull it down (nono, not your pants!

) while you screw down that nut. wear safety goggles just in case.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Get some rest. It will be worth all the hard work in the end.

absolutely!

Alchemy · 01-23-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ken, I just bought the blocky one before I read this thread for my upcoming Koni install on the 5.0. Hopefully it works out... I'm going to use the floor jack under the lower control arm method to remove the factory strut... just need the compressor to fit the hat over the new springs.

I used these for my Swift install on the stock dampers. I had no probs what so ever.

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

I used these for my Swift install on the stock dampers. I had no probs what so ever.

kenchan · 01-23-2012, 06:22 PM

dAvenue- how did everything go?

01-22-2012, 09:11 PM	#48 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 48	That did the trick, kenchan. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

01-22-2012, 10:04 PM	#55 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 48	Second strut is out and I'm calling it a day. Thanks to everyone for your abundant help and jokes. Mucho appreciated. __________________ Takeda \| Stillen \| Z1 \| Invidia \| Mishimoto \| CSF \| Megan Racing \| Koni \| Eibach \| SPC \| Forgestar \| Seibon

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