Spring Compressor

[Chakka]

Can somebody recommend a good spring compressor I can use in rebuilding a pair of Koni's and Marzocchi's?

Thanks
Chris

[Big Mac]

This is by no means OSHA approved, but I followed a cheap and easy setup Preacher Thom Green showed me...

Bought 4 small about-3/8" turnbuckles from the hardware store, the kind that have a hook on one end, an eye on the other, threaded coupler and about 6"-8" adjustable range. I went with the $3 apiece alloy versions for the trick look. I stick the shock in the bench vise, long 8mm-10mm dia bolt through the lower shock eye and through each eye of two turnbuckles. Then add the 2nd turnbuckle on for length, grab the spring coil near the top with two hooks and tighten all down until I can get the keepers out.

Hasn't let me down yet, even with the heavy PV Marzocchi springs, and still have all my fingers. Some day when I'm wealthy, will have to invest in one of the fancy kind.

Jon McLean
Lake Grove, OR