Does anyone use a 'dummy shock' when...

[Mieran]

...lowering their rear beam? :geek:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peugeot-106-205-309-306-Rear-Beam-Lowering-Dummy-Shock_W0QQitemZ320432782384QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C arsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9b483c30&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[renagademaster4]

never used one but a do think its a handy bit a kit , seen them before just never got round to buying one

[KrisB]

Nope, never in the hundreds of beams ive done.

although i use a propper puller, selling pullers actually.

[williamsvts]

no, dont need 1.

[J222JRA]

no i can measure things properly

[Steve]

nope..... no harm in using one tbf

Just i prefer a jack and a tape measure.
Still got to use a tape measure with a dummy shock anyway.