draggins10 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 So I broke one of the springs on my works shock and ordered a replacement spring. Can anyone tell me how to compress the new spring in order to get it on. I know I can rent a spring compressor from autozone but I think it might be too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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draggins10 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Bump...getting the springs today, any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I've hear of people compressing the spring, then using a bunch of thick zip ties to hold it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 ^ no no no no no no no no no! Never bank on a zip tie holding a spring. Bad idea all around, even multiple zip ties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastrykiller Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 You can compress them with your hands. A second set of hands will come in "handy" to remove the collar on the bottom of the shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklerman Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 You can compress them with your hands. A second set of hands will come in "handy" to remove the collar on the bottom of the shock.You said "handy". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggins10 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 You can compress them with your hands. A second set of hands will come in "handy" to remove the collar on the bottom of the shock. Yea I can't even come close to compressing it enough with my hands. Im gonna go try autozone now and if that doesn't work ill hit up the gym and try with my hands again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastrykiller Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 It can be done. Just did it to a set of works with dual rate springs. You're going to find out that the spring compressors from auto stores will have jaws that are too thick to put into the springs. You might find a good set but I was unable to. Resorted to the vice and man card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 there is atv spring compressors on ebay for like 35 i think. I bought mine a few years ago. used it many times. works flawlessly on any quad spring. even real stiff rear springs. Only way to do it, makes it easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Glenyboy Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 ^ no no no no no no no no no! Never bank on a zip tie holding a spring. Bad idea all around, even multiple zip ties. I wasn't suggesting he do it, just seen it done!lol You can see why the rednecks have no teeth!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggins10 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 ^ thanks, that seems to be my only option. I tried autozone, advanced auto, harbor freight and a local motorcycle shop. No dice. Looks like the Banshee is staying home this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 You could probably make a compressor with two metal plates shaped like a C, and some lag bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Take them to a garage, they should do it for lunch money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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