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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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has anyone tried useing some clamps on there spring.
i hear they are safe and dont cost alot at the local autoparts store.
but im wondering if anyone has it on there neon.
i had lowering spring on mine but want to get that extra inch or 2 to make it look better.
also looking for a kit to not make me weld or have to take the strut off since i just got it alligned.
well if any suggestions let me know.



 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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are you talking about a suspension coil spring compressor.

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link?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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no im talking about an actual clamp that u put it to one of ur rinngs on the spring and then the other end to another ring then they clamp on together tighten them and then u get a better drop by compressing those 2.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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U will loose ur ride out of it... what kinda springs do u have now?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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they are just some basic lowering springs.

and what do u mean ill loose my ride out of it ?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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it will ride like a lumber wagon
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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u will bottom out ur struts, and destroy them at the same time
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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sorry for the short posts, it is all the site is letting me do
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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yeah, your going to chang spring rate with thows. coilovers
 
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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oh alrite.
thanks for the advice.
now is there something wrong with the site cause it sometimes doesnt let me post anything.
lol.
 
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