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scotts2012ram
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Could I compress the springs on the back with the kit you can get at autozone. I really don't want to cut the springs because if I want to go back to stock height.
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what kit are you talking about.
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Its the one with the brackets and bolts that go in the spring
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The part number is 18-1201a
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We did a lift kit on a jeep with those spring compressors. They work well enough. And as long as your drop the axle and raise the body enough you should be able to just slide the coil out. Or only have to compress it a little.
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Would it be ok to leave in there though
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I would be hesitant with them
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The spring compressors are not meant to be used permanently. They're just for removing the spring from the rest of the assembly. If you rent a set from Autozone you'll get two compressors, which enough to compress one spring. Also, the springs won't even fit back into the assembly with the compressors attached. I used them to install my Bilstein shocks about a month ago.
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I would not recommend that. Or anything that compresses the springs with a clamp for lowering the truck..
Either cut em or get a kit man...JMO
Either cut em or get a kit man...JMO
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thats what i was thinking at first but what he is talking about is a actual spring compressing lower/lift kit. I never heard of it before. I still wouldn't go that route though.
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They're similar to the spring compressors your talking about but are made to actually stay in
I've bent normal spring compressors before I wouldn't want to drive around with them knowing how much tension is in these truck springs
Maybe on a civic lol
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Ok thanks guys ill pull and cut. Just had to ask
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That's what I thought he meant too.
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