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How to disassemble a shock absorber without a spring compressor

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Part: Dent

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To disassemble a shock absorber of a car, a specific tool is needed, called a "spring compressor", which is used to compress the spring of the shock absorber, allowing the assembly to be disassembled without the risk that the spring, once released, will fly off, causing serious damage or injuries to whoever is handling it. There are various types of spring compressors, from the simplest manual ones, which can easily be found on e-commerce sites like the code 256024079908 on eBay for 45.51 euros with free delivery, to professional hydraulic models.

Then there is the very empirical system that is illustrated in the video: a concrete formwork and two rows of 40x40 outdoor tiles, of equal height.

Leave a centimeter of space from the lower side and unscrew with a drill extension.


Posted on 18 April 2025 by ScegliAuto


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