Daveskater
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I have a new set of shocks and springs on the way, my question is do you need spring compressors to put the springs on the front, or can you just stick the nut on the top tight or something?
Easy enough question but need to know whether to find somewhere that can put the springs on or not before PVS.
Cheers 
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sebbyg
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Yes use will most likely need to use spring compressors, i always had to on my corsa, although when lowering other cars like fiestas and 106s i didnt need to use them
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sebbyg
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how low are you goin?
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FAZ
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i changed my front springs over without any compressors, i used my big mate dean to squash the top mount thingy bit downand tightened the nbut then to squash it further down
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sebbyg
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dave are they uprated shortened shocks? if they are standard you would prob get away without using compressors
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Daveskater
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They're Apex Sport shocks and Apex 60mm springs
Thought I'd probably need a garage to do it for 60mm springs but thought it doesn't hurt to ask 
Numberwang!
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marklawton
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you should be fine mate. i didnt need any for my g-max shocks and 60mm springs.
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Daveskater
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Awesome, I'll give it a look over when they arrive then.
Cheers Mark cool:
Numberwang!
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moka
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What about 60mm jamex springs and shocks? They should be here in the next day or two and i have not got spring compressors... will i need them?
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Daveskater
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Shouldn't make much difference on the make I'd have thought mate, unless they're adjustable stiffness which your ones won't be.
Numberwang!
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Kevxx
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isn't the reason you use compression clamps to stop the spring boucing and taking your hand/head off, if you have a set use them...it's your safety
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Daveskater
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Yep, that's exactly why you use them. I don't have a set, that's the problem.
I thought they were really expensive but I just looked and Screwfix do a set for £14  Gonna go up tonight I reckon, they're open until 8 
Numberwang!
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Fonz
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you definately need them!!!
i have a set if you want to borrow them and are passing near by? i'll even offer you a hand doing the work having experience myself u2u me!
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Daveskater
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Thanks mate, I bought those Screwfix ones last night from the store in Witney, I'll give you a text if I get stuck 
Only need to swap the top mounts over so hopefully it won't be too hard 
Numberwang!
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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