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Front strut week

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by AV8R4AA, Dec 26, 2022.

  1. Dec 26, 2022 at 8:45 AM
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    AV8R4AA

    AV8R4AA [OP] New Member

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    Greg
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    All of the parts showed up.
    I ordered new spring compressor kit. It’s here.
    I have done this before, but much lighter car.
    Are these Tundra springs too hefty to use a generic spring compressor?
    No need to loose a hand to save 50 dollars.

    been watching You Tube University videos about safety precautions.
     
  2. Dec 26, 2022 at 9:13 AM
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    shifty`

    shifty` All my rowdy friends have settled down

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    If you have someone that'll load them up correctly for $50, it's worth the time, hassle, and risk saved to just return the generic compressor and redirect the $$ to them

    I've loaded up enough struts in my lifetime, I don't have anything to prove to anyone anymore. I'm happy to kick someone a few bucks to save me the time and hassle. You're not taking a hit on your manhood card for doing exactly that.

    If I had a proper compressor, I'd feel differently, but the clamp ones are a joke - looking back, I risked my face, arms and hands one too many times in my youth. Ignorance is bliss, until reality smacks the ignorance out of you.
     
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