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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Performance / Modify => Topic started by: chevytracker on August 14, 2011, 10:37:19 AM
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I need to install a set of OME lifted springs and hopefully spacers into a 2001 Chevy Tracker and wondered who makes the best spring compressor? I see Northen Tool has a $30 set but I want to know if a someone knows about a better unit for a few dollars more. I plan on using these agian on my next build and using the AutoZone loaners is getting old.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200396119_200396119?cm_ite=9094135&cm_pla=Auto Repair>Specialty Tools&cm_cat=Google&cm_ven=Aggregates (http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200396119_200396119?cm_ite=9094135&cm_pla=Auto Repair>Specialty Tools&cm_cat=Google&cm_ven=Aggregates)
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You don't need a compressor for the Tracker springs, unless you have
coil springs on the strut it's self.
Use the vehicle weight and a floor jack to compress and install your
springs or spacers, don't add both to the same location, use the lifted
spring or the stock spring and a spacer
Wild
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"best"'and harbor freight don't really work in the same sentence. If you only need a specific tool a time or two get the cheapos.(and make sure life insurance policy is current). If you plan on doing many mods buy a quality set.. I have a cheap set and really don't like useing them. And these rigs just don't really need them anyway.
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No need at all for a spring compressor with a track/kick suspension lift, The ONLY time you will need a compressor is if you have coilover struts, and the sidekick/trackers do not.
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You might check with your local Napa or other auto parts store, a lot of times they have the option to rent or borrow tools.
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Now I feel like a puss for asking, I have lowered dozens of cars but this is my second lift. Should I disconnect sway bar? do I need the huge pry bar? I bought the transfer case align brackets from bits 4 vits and found some OME lifted springs plus the MK1 spacers I was planning on pairing up til know, I am having fitment issues as my rims are too wide and rub fenders, plus I have a 2 inch body lift, any suggestions?
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Ya, you can disconnect one side or both just to make it easier to install
your lift, as far as your rubbing problem, what spec of rim are you using?
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I was rather concerned about running without the sway bar installed when I did the Altered ego 4.5" suspension lift. But the ride is rather sweet without the sway, far less body roll than I expected, especially compared to a sammi. It is not a canyon carver by any stretch, but a reasonable speed can be maintained with full control.
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Mine has been removed for years
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what we did (on a vitara)
remove tire
remove shocks
jack chassis so axle would sag (at rear)
remove springs. :)