Date:         Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:53:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Paul Bingman <paul@EDGEWOOD.NET>
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From:         Paul Bingman <paul@EDGEWOOD.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
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On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 6:50 PM, C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@gmail.com>wrote:

> Thank you, contributing to the list wisdom suggesting a broken front
> spring. After raising and lowering Cunegonde several times and tilting
> her from side to side to listen for noises and look for visibly busted
> parts, all I get is the sagging front driver side corner. So, I will
> shop for new(er) front springs and various bushings (certainly my
> upper a-arms, which squeak appallingly, and the anti-sway bar
> bushings, which are cracked).
>
> Now the questions to you all are -
> - Where to rent the spring compressors in Portland, OR or
> - What's the best shop for the job in Portland
>

I've had very good luck with:

The Line-Up Shop
834 SE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

(503) 234-9797

paul