spring compressor
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Hi Guys
Anybody know of a spring compressor that fits the front springs on a +2 the ones I used for the rear are too big have looked on line but I'm unsure of what size to buy.
Thanks
Anybody know of a spring compressor that fits the front springs on a +2 the ones I used for the rear are too big have looked on line but I'm unsure of what size to buy.
Thanks
George
Elan+2
Mk2 Mx5
Elan+2
Mk2 Mx5
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Like many on here I took the home made route. There are some ideas on this thread.
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Mike
1967 S3 FHC
1968 S4 FHC
1967 S3 FHC
1968 S4 FHC
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Thanks Mike just picked up the idea to use motorbike compressor.
George
Elan+2
Mk2 Mx5
Elan+2
Mk2 Mx5
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i couldn't find a conventional spring compressor suitable that would fit and wasn't frightenly dangerous to use! So I made this below. Couple of plates and some threaded rod. Did the job brilliantly and although a bit slow to use was very safe.
Alan.
Alan.
Alan
'71 +2 S130/ 5speed Type9.
'71 +2 S130/ 5speed Type9.
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