HELP! Shop can't do springs/shocks

[sleepyjim]

They said they can not get the nuts on and said it seems as if the wrong shocks, they do not extend enough....

Bilstein: 24-139168
OME 927 springs


Any ideas?

Jim

 

[rjkj2005]

They can't compress the spring enough. Because of the type of compressor they are using. You have the right parts. The lift springs can't be compressed with a compressor that goes in the coils.

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[sleepyjim]

Ah ok I just talked to them and they said they got one side to work, your right the compressor was at fault, they are using a different one.

Man what a relief...LOL

Jim

 

[Jbergun]

Yea dont worry i had the same problem a number of shops and friends told me it cant be done finally found a buddy of mine at a shop to get it done

 

[JasonJ]

What does the "proper" coil spring compressor look like? Does it have a technical name?

I'm going to have to call around on this here soon myself... I can only imagine the frustrating conversations with my local morons that will ensue.

 

[Aceofspades]

Guy who did mine had a hell of the time keeping it straight. Took them home and realized he forgot the washers. So I did it. After I paid him. Using clamp style spring compressors. It wasn’t easy or fun but I mananged.

 

[Akley88]

Guy who did mine had a hell of the time keeping it straight. Took them home and realized he forgot the washers. So I did it. After I paid him. Using clamp style spring compressors. It wasn’t easy or fun but I mananged.

that *****, ive seen one fail without the washer, launched pretty good but it wasnt on the car. the shop that did mine didnt have them clocked right, but they fixed.