Tip: Compressing springs on exhaust ball joints

[jimgreen]

This fits in the "Why didn't I think of it earlier" category.
After struggling to assemble the ball joints on the front end of the exhaust stubs I realised cleco pliers would do a great job. the cut out on one side fits neatly around the tail of the bolt and allows the spring to be compressed.
Too simple

[Bugsy]

Too Simple and Too Late.

Dang it

[ArVeeNiner]

Too simple and timely for me!

This worked great today! Thanks for the tip!