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Mail From: m2 (m 2)

ok....got all kinds of goodies sitting on the garage floor.....one item, springs, were going well until autozones loan of a spring compressor was not the right item for the job.......soooo......in the sacramento area, is there anyone with the knowledge of where to find one of those cool scissor type spring compressors found in the miata mag article about changing shocks or someone willing to loan and even help us get this project done by tomorrow night.....gotta use the car for commuting.....we are hoping to finish the springs this weekend and would appreciate any help we can get...you can call us with the store we can get this at or with any help at 916 354 0506

thanks to anyone with the help

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Mail From: Larry (Larry Alster)

Not sure what you mean by a scissor type compressor.

I've done at least 10 sets of shocks with the spring compressor I bought
from AutoZone. I don't imagine they are renting something different.

The unit has a metal claw like top and bottom that are attached with a long
screw. You put one on each side of the spring and crank them down a little
at a time making sure you turn both the same amount.


Larry

White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP
Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 EM BEGI System IV Turbo +
Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow

LowCountry Miata miata.net/lowcountry
Masters Miata
RAGS 074

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From: "m 2" <(email redacted)>
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Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 8:21 PM
Subject: [Miata] spring compressor


> ok....got all kinds of goodies sitting on the garage floor.....one item,
springs, were going well until autozones loan of a spring compressor was not
the right item for the job.......soooo......in the sacramento area, is there
anyone with the knowledge of where to find one of those cool scissor type
spring compressors found in the miata mag article about changing shocks or
someone willing to loan and even help us get this project done by tomorrow
night.....gotta use the car for commuting.....we are hoping to finish the
springs this weekend and would appreciate any help we can get...you can call
us with the store we can get this at or with any help at 916 354 0506
>
> thanks to anyone with the help
>
> jsp
>
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Mail From: rzander01 (Ron Zander)

Yep, I used the same ones as Larry. Borrowed them from Tom Kubo (autocross
Miata guy). Two long screws with a u shape bracket at each end. They kind of
twist while using them, but they get the job done.

Ron Zander
Currently Miataless


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Of Larry Alster
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 5:51 PM
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Subject: Re: [Miata] spring compressor


Not sure what you mean by a scissor type compressor.

I've done at least 10 sets of shocks with the spring compressor I bought
from AutoZone. I don't imagine they are renting something different.

The unit has a metal claw like top and bottom that are attached with a long
screw. You put one on each side of the spring and crank them down a little
at a time making sure you turn both the same amount.


Larry

White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP
Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 EM BEGI System IV Turbo +
Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow

LowCountry Miata miata.net/lowcountry
Masters Miata
RAGS 074

----- Original Message -----
From: "m 2" <(email redacted)>
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Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 8:21 PM
Subject: [Miata] spring compressor


> ok....got all kinds of goodies sitting on the garage floor.....one item,
springs, were going well until autozones loan of a spring compressor was not
the right item for the job.......soooo......in the sacramento area, is there
anyone with the knowledge of where to find one of those cool scissor type
spring compressors found in the miata mag article about changing shocks or
someone willing to loan and even help us get this project done by tomorrow
night.....gotta use the car for commuting.....we are hoping to finish the
springs this weekend and would appreciate any help we can get...you can call
us with the store we can get this at or with any help at 916 354 0506
>
> thanks to anyone with the help
>
> jsp
>
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> Get your choice of free email addresses here at svics.com
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Mail From: roadsterboy (Scot Zediker)

-----Original Message-----
From: "Ron Zander" <(email redacted)>
Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 18:09:39 -0800
To: <(email redacted)>
Subject: RE: [Miata] spring compressor


> Yep, I used the same ones as Larry. Borrowed them from Tom Kubo (autocross
> Miata guy). Two long screws with a u shape bracket at each end. They kind of
> twist while using them, but they get the job done.

I actually own a set of those.

When I got them, I was actually just looking for a set to rent, but the parts guy said they were looking to get rid of them and they could be mine for $10. My biggest complaint about this type is that the screws are so long they foul the upper control arms when I use them on the front springs. So I decided to try shortening the screws on these. If it worked, beautiful. If not, I was only out ten bucks.

It worked. I'd still rather have the scissor-type compressors, but these will do until I can cough up for new ones.

Scot
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Mail From: tblough (Tom Blough)

Both Snap-On and OTC make very nice scissor-type spring compressors. Our
club purchased a used one off of ebay for our member's use. We've done
about 3 or four sets of shocks at club tech events since purchasing it.
Money well spend. The scissor-type compressor was selected because it is
much safer to use by someone with little experience.


Tom Blough &
"Molly" Red '99 LP
Avon, CT
Nutmeg Miata President/Webmaster
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nutmegmiata.org

"Driver does not carry cash - He's married"
FYI, Racecar spelled backwards is racecaR








-----Original Message-----
From: Scot Zediker [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 1:14 PM
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Subject: RE: [Miata] spring compressor



-----Original Message-----
From: "Ron Zander" <(email redacted)>
Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 18:09:39 -0800
To: <(email redacted)>
Subject: RE: [Miata] spring compressor


> Yep, I used the same ones as Larry. Borrowed them from Tom Kubo (autocross
> Miata guy). Two long screws with a u shape bracket at each end. They kind
of
> twist while using them, but they get the job done.

I actually own a set of those.

When I got them, I was actually just looking for a set to rent, but the
parts guy said they were looking to get rid of them and they could be mine
for $10. My biggest complaint about this type is that the screws are so
long they foul the upper control arms when I use them on the front springs.
So I decided to try shortening the screws on these. If it worked,
beautiful. If not, I was only out ten bucks.

It worked. I'd still rather have the scissor-type compressors, but these
will do until I can cough up for new ones.

Scot
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Mail From: bill (Bill Cardell)

Depends on whether you're reinstalling the stock springs or not. If you're
installing shorter springs, go to tech tips archives on our website. I don't
use a compressor.

Bill Cardell (TurboDog's Dad)
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Flyin' Miata
1-800-359-6957 (sales only)
970-242-3800 (tech support)
flyinmiata.com

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From: m 2 [mailto:(email redacted)]
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 6:22 PM
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Cc: (email redacted)
Subject: [Miata] spring compressor


ok....got all kinds of goodies sitting on the garage floor.....one item,
springs, were going well until autozones loan of a spring compressor was not
the right item for the job.......soooo......in the sacramento area, is there
anyone with the knowledge of where to find one of those cool scissor type
spring compressors found in the miata mag article about changing shocks or
someone willing to loan and even help us get this project done by tomorrow
night.....gotta use the car for commuting.....we are hoping to finish the
springs this weekend and would appreciate any help we can get...you can call
us with the store we can get this at or with any help at 916 354 0506

thanks to anyone with the help

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