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Lucky · 12-01-2010, 08:49 AM

I used threaded spring compressors like the ones you have, but since I have air tools I was able to compress each spring in a minute or even a bit less.

As far as ball joint tool goes, you need one that looks like this one at Amazon: Ball Joint Separator

12-01-2010, 08:49 AM	#4
Lucky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 244	I used threaded spring compressors like the ones you have, but since I have air tools I was able to compress each spring in a minute or even a bit less. As far as ball joint tool goes, you need one that looks like this one at Amazon: Ball Joint Separator __________________ -- John '00 Boxster S '86 911 Carrera Coupe (Sold)