Rear spring preload adjustment, the easy way (without the proper tools :-P)

[JPSmee]

Just figured this one out after reading all over the 'net that if I don't have the correct tool the best alternative is to use a hammer and a flat-head screwdriver (still next to impossible to achieve).

As you can guess by the title of the post, I was attempting to adjust the spring pre-load on my rear suspension, when I found I had no tool even resembling the one designed for the job. I went through the tools I do have and nearly by accident stumbled on this beauty:

Self Ratcheting Pipe Wrench

The handle had plenty of leverage to make this task take literally seconds (it also happens to be invaluable for plumbing scenarios )

Anyhow, thought I'd share something I found useful

[Half-Caf]

I also used a large pipe wrench to take things up a few notches.
Also, its a good idea to use a rag over the "jaws" of the tool so you don't scratch up your pretty shocks...

[shinyribs]

Wimps,i use just my pinky fingers.Just kidding  Thanks for the tip