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Old December 26th, 2008, 3:44 AM   #1
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Old December 26th, 2008, 3:52 AM   #2
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Old December 26th, 2008, 4:41 AM   #5
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Old December 26th, 2008, 11:39 AM   #8
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Did it work? If so...props.

Although could get spring compressors for free at Autozone.
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Old December 29th, 2008, 11:34 AM   #17
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Did it work? If so...props.

Although could get spring compressors for free at Autozone.
Yep, worked quite well from what he told me. Though it was like a ticking time bomb since the zip ties were breaking off as he pulled it apart.
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