Spring clamp -KW coilover install

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Sep 10, 2007 | 03:21 PM

Master Apex

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Spring clamp -KW coilover install

I just ordered a set of KW V3 and would like to get recommendation on what type of spring clamps to use for installing as well as where to get it.

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Sep 10, 2007 | 03:47 PM

iam7head

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you don't need a spring compressor for coilover, just lower the perches and have the top hat installed.(if they didnt come with a top hat/pillow ball)

Sep 10, 2007 | 03:52 PM

pantyraider

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If you're talking about using the spring compressor to take off the OEM top hats, go to autozone. You can rent the appropriate compressor for free basically.

Sep 10, 2007 | 04:08 PM

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I paid about $15 for mine at harbor freight. They have 2 sizes and you want the smaller one.

Sep 10, 2007 | 07:29 PM

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Thanks...
I read somewhere that I have to re-use the top hat of the stock coils/shocks when installin KW so I assume I need a spring compressor.

Is this the harborfreight spring compressor that you used?
Spring Compressor