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    how is the easy and best way of removing the spring on the struts? i have spring compressers but in my opion they dont look safe and ideas would be great

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    I just wind the springs off the bottom of the strut to relieve the pressure and then undo the top with my rattle gun. Never used spring compressors yet and have done heeps of them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by needwork2-4fillhabbit View Post
    Cheers man that was a great help, did the left side bearing cap replace today, 2morrrow the drivers side , but what a prick of a job it is lol
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    No probs bud, i only posted the link cos it was there when i hit 'show new posts' button lol.

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