Where can I get spring compressors in my area? Meaning, could I get them at a store like advance auto, napa, etc.?
I'm trying to decide if its worth doing myself. I know that using spring compressors is potentially fatal. So, I'm trying to weigh out the saving money vs death thing. To those who have had it done, how much does it cost?

 

Easy job - Rent the compressor from any auto parts store.

 

I recently helped a friend install springs/struts on his Accord. We bought the cheap compressors from Advance Auto, I believe they were about $25. They are extremely sturdy. Yes, it's a dangerous job, but I would say no more dangerous than crawling under your car when it's on jackstands. Just work slowly and make sure they stay on opposite sides of the spring.

We had problems with them sliding around when one side would get compressed more than the other. The solution? Duct tape it to the spring.

And if you have air tools available, it will save you much time and soreness in getting them compressed.

 

wow, i wish i had air tools... much soreness lies ahead for me

 

just regular springs? I just did mine last weekend. If OEM springs they are under some intense pressure.

 

I can't believe this friggin thing cost $40.36! Freakin A! Its smaller and lighter than the key.

 

thats alot of money. The KYB strut mounts come with them and they are only $35 bucks.

 

I just cleaned mine up incredibly well...so it looked just like that, then regreased it.

 

40bux??. deng...if i ever get aroudn to replacing mine.im going for the kyb ones..

rent spring compressor at any local parts store.. its liek 5 bux a day. i didnt have air tools. i ended up not even using the compressor.. just slowly un screwed the strut assembly and let all the stuff pop. i put my tire in front and back so nothign would fly and get lost. it didnt even pop that hard.i was a lil dissapoitned. my friends integ stuff popped and flew like 4 ft away

 

If you rent from AutoZone, the spring compressors are "free." What happens is you put a $40 deposit down, and when you bring them back, they give you your money back. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me...

 

cool deal, are they nice? like sturdy, not gonna rip my head off type of compressors?

 

There is risk with them....mechanics do not use these..they use wall mounted contained compressors

 

I did a lot of reading up on what components to replace with my new suspension install. I also asked questions. One of the things that a lot of people told me and that I read about was to stay away from the KYB strut mounts and bearings, they are well known for creating noisy suspensions. People could not figure out the source of the noise, and once they did, they bought OEM stuff and the noise went away. Try to stick with as much OEM stuff as possible, people have used the KYB bumpstops with no problems though. I used all OEM components and have a quiet and smooth suspension.