spring compressors

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  1. 71nogo

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    im doing something wrong. when i lower the unit into the spring to remove my front coil's, i wind up spinning the screw rod into the upper control arm. i have tried a couple of different areas but it always works out the same. whats going wrong?
     
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    Turn the tool around. I know it's slower but it works. You don't want to use air wrench on the spring compressor, the hammering will kill the threads.

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    that did not work! the bolt just spins on thru. should'nt there be a nut to thi unit to hold in place? then it would tighten the hole thing together.
     
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    There are several types of compressors. Not sure which one you have.
     
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    hey gene, i have "OEM 27035". I HAVE THE SPRING COMPRESSED. im trying to figure out how to remove the upper control arm so i can release it.:cry:
     
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    I built a spacer out of an old bicycle seat post for my compressor. Otherwise, you are correct in that the bolt hits the spring perch.
     
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    IT"S OUT!:thumbs2:
     
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    Out of everything i have taken off of this car, that by far was the hardest.:dance:
     
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    Sorry, I got busy..

    I personaly think it is the hardest thing to remove.
     
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