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RE: [MarcosManiacs] Spring compressor?

2002-04-16 by pauldransfield@iname.com

Ron,
The shocks on the Mantis must be different than on the coupe because there are 'eyes' at both ends of all my shocks. By the way, I'll hopefully see you on Sunday.
Regards,
Paul
-----Original Message-----
From: Ronald McLeod [mailto:ronald.mcleod@...]
Sent: April 16, 2002 2:44 PM
To: 'MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: RE: [MarcosManiacs] Spring compressor?

Don . . .
You will definitely need spring compressors - if you didn't, that would mean that springs were so loose at full shock extension that they would flop around and come off the top plate - that would be a mess.
Fortunately you can remove the shock/spring unit and work on it on a bench. I found it useful to undo the top "pin" mounting first, then the bottom "eye" mounting.

Regards . . . Ron McLeod

-----Original Message-----
From: Don Lattimer [mailto:donlattimer@...]
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 11:08 AM
To: MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MarcosManiacs] Spring compressor?

Hi!

Do I need a spring compressor in order to change my springs and shocks??
I know the spring length is 12" but with the car jacked up is the
extension great enuf to allow removal without a compressor?

Don Lattimer
#3m5759
Willits, CA (expecting snow tomorrow??????)




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