way back in the day, we lived at the clay oval track with dad, a guy was changing front springs in a sportsman car, spring let go, hit him in the chest. Dead immediately.
first off, i spent 100 dollars at two different auto parts places to rent their compressors
Yes, it can and does happen....
What you are saying is that you are ok with an uncontrolled energy source aimed randomly at your car...My biggest concern with the pipe clamp method is that it only takes one spring to fail, then the rest will fall like dominos.
I like the removing the inner a arm bolt method because with the brakes, and struts in place along with the long control arm still physically being there, most directions for the spring to go are blocked.
If you don't have anything significant to contribute to the discussion, then don't post.
Note that the 200 Lb/sqin. is intended for radial pressure on the outside of a hose... along the entire diameter of the hose.Not that I have done it, (though I'm not saying I wouldn't!) but if it makes any difference, this website rates their hose clamps (up to 1-3/16") good to 200 lbs/sq in. So 8-10 of those should be adequate to keep a spring compressed.
http://www.jupiter-clamps.com/Inside_mainfr1_wd.htm
-kyle
You're right, I'm sure it's better to go through life a stupid retard
If you don't have anything significant to contribute to the discussion, then don't post.
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I mechanic professionally and after discussing this thread with a number of people who have been mechanicing professionally for over 30 years, we have decided that anyone who would use hose clamps and would recommend them to someone else to compress springs, is socially irresponsible and probably a moron.
people who "mechanic professionally" usually refer to themselves as technicians
Also in a professional environment do you not have hydraulic spring compressors and bailing wire with crazy tensile strength? That has been my experience anyway.
I also think you coulda skipped asking your ultra veteran mechanic friends and went to the office staff, or people walking by and come to the same conclusion
Sorry I am not trying to be mean or anything just poking a little fun at how your frased that. Its very late in the evening for me and I am slightly punchy
Down in the dumbass part of the south (Macon, GA) we say "mechanic professionally" more than technician for some reason, but I assure you that in my resume' I refer to myself as an automotive technician lol.
Yes I could have asked any idiot the same question about the hose clamps and come to the same conclusions, but there wouldn't be as much validity to what I was saying.
BTW I work at a shop that mostly specializes in transmission and engine repair, so no we dont have all of those fancy suspension tools you mentioned.
Take your 10 posts and piss off.Now i know how you feel.
VRISTANG - Just leave, i'm tired of your complaining. No matter how much you preach its not gonna change the fact that people use this method. Quit repeating the same thing 18 times over again. Your starting to sound like a fool. Good day to you sir.
I think I'm contributing.
You guys are beating a dead horse.
it's time
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