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dave lfc
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suspension spring compressor

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Hi I will be changing my lowered suspension springs for standard and was wondering wich ones to get to get the job done as there are quite a few options out there,cheers dave
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Re: suspension spring compressor

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My ancient spring compressors look a bit like this...

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Managed to swap some -70 springs for -30 on the T25 with these. No dramas but if you can get the type with two hooks at each end of the rod I reckon they would be safer. Have used mine quite a lot over the years on various vehicles and need to be quite careful when tightening to make sure the hook does not slip off.

These are the only types I have used so other designs might be easier - just posting this to let you know the type in the picture will do the job.
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