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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Default Busted Bones HELP

tried to install the drag launch front springs by Eibach last night and without any sort of of luck , long story short spring flew out broke hand nice huge tear in my fukin mitten or hand as some call it
rented the (special tool ) from advance didnt work just wouldnt compress the spring far enough to get the damn thing in
think i'll just sell them in favor of a set of 4 cyl springs i have
Please any advise on installing these damn things would be nice i want to keep all of my fingers
pm me if you are interested in the springs, or for you sugg.
Thanks For Any Help Gentlemen and Ladies
Old Aug 14, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I put the same springs in last winter. I just kept the control arm on, used the compressor that goes insdie the spring, and jacked under the control arm once I had the spring somewat in place with the compressor still on. Its a total pain and dangerous so just be careful. Good luck
Old Aug 14, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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they sell small spring compressors that will grab up to 3 coils and you use a wrench to tighten them down, that's what I use to put mine in when I do them
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