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Date:         Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:31:49 -0600
Reply-To:     Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Coils Spring Removal
Comments: To: J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <684880573.13027.1332697697552.JavaMail.root@sz0063a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>
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On Mar 25, 2012, at 11:48 AM, J Stewart wrote:


> Basically, how? External spring compressor I bought at Auto Zone won't compress the springs nearly enough. Trying to install the spacers to boost rear height just a bit. Checked Bentley and found nothing. TIA, Jeff


If, as Alistair says, you have removed the bottom shock bolt, AND taken the emergency brake OFF, you will have much more than enough room to remove that spring.


bob
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