PACR Posted March 5, 2002 Share Posted March 5, 2002 Can anyone recommend a brand / model of spring comprssor that will fit the standard Caterham springs. I knew my old ones didn't so bought some new ones but these don't fit - they are far better (thicker) than the picture on the box makes them appear.... I'd rather use some proper compressors than string..... Please e-mail to prex@rm.com as I can't access this site at work due to the CHAT in the name.... Piers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE GILBERT Posted March 6, 2002 Share Posted March 6, 2002 Piers, If your near Colchester I have some your more than welcome to borrow. They were made by my fair hand and work well, I just couldnt find any to buy to do the job. All.Knowing1@talk21.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACR Posted March 7, 2002 Author Share Posted March 7, 2002 Sorted now - For those interested.... I got 3 meters of 25mm wide webbing. Tested the strength by hanging off it in the garage. Tie the middle to the top of the spring / damper - round the eyelet, and then wrap about 3 turns around a few of the spring coils on each side of the spring. Put a loop of strong poly cord through bottom eyelet and stand in it. Pull on the free ends of the webbing and hey presto - the spring is compressed! Tie off the straps to make safe whilst you lever the clip out with a screwdriver... Keep your fingers out of the way! If you overlap the webbing a bit it grips against itself whilst you tie it off. Piers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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