I just installed the Sway-a-way coilover kit on my truck and was wondering
if a strut spring compressor would help me out on adjusting the spring
preload nut. I figure that if I can compress the spring a couple inches, then
I can just turn the nut up by hand, lock it in place, then let the spring back down?
Has anyone done this?
The reason I want to use a spring compressor is that they don't yet make a tool
that fits my coilover nut, and using a pneumatic punch tool (with my hand) gets
extremely hard after the first 1" or so of cranking. Plus I don't want the hole in
the nut to get damaged if I use more leverage on the punch (via a pipe or similar).
Let me know what you guys use. Also, if you recommend a certain strut spring
compressor, please let me know where I can buy it, and how much I should pay
for it approximately. Thanks.
if a strut spring compressor would help me out on adjusting the spring
preload nut. I figure that if I can compress the spring a couple inches, then
I can just turn the nut up by hand, lock it in place, then let the spring back down?
Has anyone done this?
The reason I want to use a spring compressor is that they don't yet make a tool
that fits my coilover nut, and using a pneumatic punch tool (with my hand) gets
extremely hard after the first 1" or so of cranking. Plus I don't want the hole in
the nut to get damaged if I use more leverage on the punch (via a pipe or similar).
Let me know what you guys use. Also, if you recommend a certain strut spring
compressor, please let me know where I can buy it, and how much I should pay
for it approximately. Thanks.