spring compressor

PostPost by: George S L » Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:26 am

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
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PostPost by: smo17003 » Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:44 am

Like many on here I took the home made route. There are some ideas on this thread.

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PostPost by: George S L » Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:09 am

Thanks Mike just picked up the idea to use motorbike compressor.
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PostPost by: alanr » Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:57 am

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.
+2 Shock absorber tool.jpg and

Spring being compressed.jpg and


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