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Technically Speaking => Suspension => Topic started by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 09 September 2023, 05:12 AM

Title: Spring Compressor
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 09 September 2023, 05:12 AM
I have a couple of shock rebuilds to do, so knocked this up today.

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Title: Re: Spring Compressor
Post by: hard road on Saturday, 09 September 2023, 06:42 AM
I made one a while back, crude but it works.

(https://i.postimg.cc/7ZLW6jY3/20210413-163558.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dPBfSGN)
Title: Re: Spring Compressor
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 09 September 2023, 05:39 PM
This little Hagon was apart in second with a few turns on the screw jack.

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Title: Re: Spring Compressor
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 09 September 2023, 05:50 PM
With the top ring type do you need to have different sizes of collars for different shocks.
Title: Re: Spring Compressor
Post by: grog on Saturday, 09 September 2023, 06:07 PM
Irish. that Hagon looks like it should be in the bin.
Title: Re: Spring Compressor
Post by: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 09 September 2023, 06:44 PM
Quote from: grog on Saturday, 09 September  2023, 06:07 PMIrish. that Hagon looks like it should be in the bin.

Actually Grog there is nothing wrong with the damping rod or seals due to it having a protective shroud. A wet blast a new coat of paint, new bolts and top nyloc nut it will be new again. Then my 250 Superdream will handle like a dream.
Title: Re: Spring Compressor
Post by: BanditsHigh on Saturday, 16 September 2023, 11:33 PM
Excellent homemade tools guys, simple but do the job ... love this type of stuff  :notworthy:

All the best ... Barry