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Old 06-18-2004, 09:40 AM   #24
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Originally posted by 96planejane
you dont need a spring compressor. i just did a 5/7 on my truck not too long ago if you need any help just pm me




We (buddies and I) lowered 5 or 6 trucks without using spring compressors.

Just put the front end on jack stands, then jacked the lower a-arm a tiny amount to remove the stress on the spindle, pulled the spindle off and then slowly lowered the jack. The spring will just fall out.

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2003 Silverado SS. Radix. LS6 Cam
2002 Trans Am WS6.
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