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[mininick]

Can anyone please explain step by step how to use cone compression tool? just purchased one today from minispeed.

have seen a thread on here but the compression tool looks different to my compression tool ....please help!!!!

[jackmason]

Normally, you take the tower bolts out the front and then put the long threaded shaft into the hole and then tighten it.

Obviously im answering blind here as i havent seen the one you have or the type you have seen. Im just going on the one ive used in the past.

[mininick]

This is the tool I have

Help!!

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[R1minimagic]

It's not as simple as that,

1. Take the tower bolt out
2. Place the sleeved tube over the long threaded bar (make sure the locknut is tight 1st!)
3. Insert into tower bolt hole and screw in about 6 or 7 turns
4. Now tighten the top handle on the threaded bar about 5 turns to strat with
5. Check to see if this is enough to allow top arm pin to come out freely, if not turn another full turn and repeat

Dont over compress the donuts, as they will likely destroy the threads and go BANG!!

[mininick]

Hmmmmm ok.......still cant see how it works....will give it a bash when i get home later....could be fun

Is there a video anywhere showing this procedure.....would be easier to follow probably.....?

[jackmason]

After reading my post back in my head ive realised that it wasnt the most informative post, sorry

The one i used had a ratchet handle built into it but was missing the spacer shaft so i had to make something up for it.

R1minimagic's post is spot on.

[lrostoke]

Compressor assembled, remove large turret bolt.

Then the threaded section shown on left of picture drops into turret hole and screws into a thread in the center of the suspension donut.
Then screw 2nd nut from right down so that it starts to pull the donut upwards (squeezing it), yours looks to only have one larger nut but still screw it down

Edited by lrostoke, 19 January 2012 - 03:20 PM.

[mininick]

Oky Doky...think I got it now...thanks guys.......

Will have a bash later....I have a feeling i'm gonna break something lol....watch thhis ;space

Thanks again

[SolarB]

A quick warning. While doing this job don't put you hands anywhere where they can be trapped if the tool or the tread in the spring fails. If this happenes there is a LOT of stored energy just waiting to remove fingers.

[thebullet]

A quick warning. While doing this job don't put you hands anywhere where they can be trapped if the tool or the tread in the spring fails. If this happenes there is a LOT of stored energy just waiting to remove fingers.

This is what happened to me on the fronts, didn't end up putting hi lows on the front because the tools just kept snapping back and it all came smashing togethor making a puff of dusty stuff, gosh it makes a bang!

[mininick]

Your not really selling this job to me guys........

[SolarB]

Your not really selling this job to me guys........

BANG!

[SolarB]

Couldn't resist that (sorry).

It's not difficult or particularly dangerous as long as you do it with a little care.

[Pete649]

Didn't the earlier cones have an imperial thread? The tool I bought came with interchangeable threaded ends for metric or imperial cone threads. I can't remember which way round it is but it is possible to fit the wrong tool end in the cone thread as the threads seem to fit, but it is a mismatch and the threads can slip letting go under pressure, so make sure you are using the right threaded end on the tool for the cone.

[mininick]

Is there anyone in the Portsmouth / Fareham area that wants to come round and do it for me lol

I make a good cup o tea

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