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Review on Pony 56 Reach Spreader Fixture by Jose Perry

Revainrating 5 out of 5

PERFECT FOR HOME REPAIRS AND AUTOMOTIVE WORK

I've used it twice and it saved a life. and laid them out to dry under the hot Texas summer sun for several days. If you've never done it before, pressure-treated lumber tends to bend, twist, and warp as it dries. I first routed 2 diagonal corners with a 5 8 inch round bit. I applied some Ideal ClearGlide wire drawing lube to the rounded corners and hammered in. I then used this clamp to press the new beam against the old beam and secured it with 3" Deckmate screws. Second time on the rear leaf spring suspension of a Nissan Hardbody Truck. I replaced the factory worn rubber bushings with red polyurethane bushings of the Energy Suspension brand.If you have never done this it's a tight fit and zero tolerance.If it's an impo it's possible to insert the rear mounting brackets and front mounting bar through the center hole of the bushings that inserted into the angles to squeeze together. This clamp does the trick. It's barely deep enough in this case, but I'd like it to be about 1/2" deeper. A few tips: If you've never done this before, you might want to check this out be aware that there is a lot of tension especially in the front temples The rear brackets (2 on each side) allow you to raise or lower the truck to the correct distance for inserting the mounting brackets. On the front struts (1 on each side) you need another helper to get onto the leaf spring. Buy one, you will need it later. Don't waste your money on small springs or those that use 1/2 inch tubing. I have one, but it's always my first clamp when I need one.

Pros
  • Pipe Clamps
Cons
  • Requires Socket