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Gas springs: how to compress?
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:14 pm
65 lb gas springs, how can I can compress them a bit to get them installed?
This post was edited on 9/3/15 at 7:16 pm
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Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:16 pm to Chad504boy
You're quick.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:33 pm to VetteGuy
Would a small turn buckle work. Might need to make a small custom end to fit around the end and not through the hole you are trying to line up.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:35 pm to VetteGuy
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:37 pm to TIGER2
Hmm...
Maybe.
I tried a durn cllamp, but the ends of the strut are rounded so it kept slipping.
This irritates me b/c I can't believe I'm too dumb to not figure this out.
Maybe.
I tried a durn cllamp, but the ends of the strut are rounded so it kept slipping.
This irritates me b/c I can't believe I'm too dumb to not figure this out.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:43 pm to VetteGuy
If you had a big zip tie you could put it around the shock, compress in a press and tighten zip tie to correct length. Maybe duct tape at the top and bottom of shock so it can't slip off. Install and cut zip tie. Sounds dangerous. Good luck.
This post was edited on 9/3/15 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:44 pm to TIGER2
That would do the trick.
Where would you get something like that?
Where would you get something like that?
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:47 pm to TIGER2
Hmm...that would work. I don't have a press, but maye I couuld use blocks of wood against the spring so I could use the clamp.
Thanks TIGER2
Thanks TIGER2
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:48 pm to VetteGuy
The first thing looks like threaded rod with something custom made on the ends. Might be able to use two sockets and a piece of threaded rod,washers and bolts.
This post was edited on 9/3/15 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 9/3/15 at 7:49 pm to TIGER2
Safety glasses.
I only need about an inch of compression.
I just need it to hold for like 30 seconds, if that.
I only need about an inch of compression.
I just need it to hold for like 30 seconds, if that.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 8:01 pm to VetteGuy
Get some paracord or whatever rope. Compress with the rope through the eyes in a loop. Tie a knot or whatever to hold it
Posted on 9/3/15 at 8:12 pm to VetteGuy
Gas shocks?
Can you force it with your hands? Usually I am able to move the shaft with my hands into place.
Can you force it with your hands? Usually I am able to move the shaft with my hands into place.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 8:16 pm to Napoleon
Yeah, gas shocks.
I didn't think 65lbs was gonna be a big deal, but I can't hold it long enough to clip it on.
The shock extends about an inch too long.
I didn't think 65lbs was gonna be a big deal, but I can't hold it long enough to clip it on.
The shock extends about an inch too long.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 8:29 pm to VetteGuy
Not sure how much room you have to work with, but I've always put the top in and then pried up on the bottom with a piece of small pipe and some blocks of wood.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 8:37 pm to VetteGuy
Glad it's you and not me tonight. No way I could go to bed tonight with this bull shite 65# shock kicking my arse.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 8:45 pm to TIGER2
Heading back out in a few.
Watching the end of an 0-4 preseason.
Watching the end of an 0-4 preseason.
Posted on 9/3/15 at 8:51 pm to VetteGuy
Regret taking off the straps yet?
Posted on 9/3/15 at 8:52 pm to VetteGuy
I would smash it with a maul before I let it win.
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