spring compressor
#1
spring compressor
i just bought a set of kyb gr2's as replacement for my dead shocks.
instead of going to autozone and rent one, i want to actually buy one.
anybody recomend a decent compressor that is <50 bux. i know a lot of cheap ones out on ebay. but not sure whats good to use.
instead of going to autozone and rent one, i want to actually buy one.
anybody recomend a decent compressor that is <50 bux. i know a lot of cheap ones out on ebay. but not sure whats good to use.
#2
Originally Posted by 200kMax
i just bought a set of kyb gr2's as replacement for my dead shocks.
instead of going to autozone and rent one, i want to actually buy one.
anybody recomend a decent compressor that is <50 bux. i know a lot of cheap ones out on ebay. but not sure whats good to use.
instead of going to autozone and rent one, i want to actually buy one.
anybody recomend a decent compressor that is <50 bux. i know a lot of cheap ones out on ebay. but not sure whats good to use.
figure out how much a places charges to rent, pay in cash and get a used set for a decent price? just an idea. but there is probably a more honest way to go about it.
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#10
I prefer this style of spring compressor for most cars.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis62300.html
CarQuest usually stocks them and they list around $40-45 if I remember correctly.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis62300.html
CarQuest usually stocks them and they list around $40-45 if I remember correctly.
#13
I prefer this style of spring compressor for most cars.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis62300.html
CarQuest usually stocks them and they list around $40-45 if I remember correctly.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis62300.html
CarQuest usually stocks them and they list around $40-45 if I remember correctly.
#15
I have tried the hydraulic type spring compressor and the Sears ones and i like the Sears ones better. The safety pin is a must have imo. If you have access to an air compressor, the job will go really quick.
#18
#19
Which spring compressor from Sears are you guys referring to? There's a few different strut spring compressors, but which one?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10...&gobutton=find
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10...&gobutton=find
#20
I tried the sears ones and stripped them the first time I used them I'll never use them again. I like the design of the clam style except only having one screw that's going to strip even easier. Really if anybody does quite a few they need to invest in a branick wall mound style but they are expensive. I know a few mechanics that won't use anything else as they've seen the accidents from the regular ones. Lots of energy stored it springs well unless it's a civic you almost don't even need anything for those lame things.
#21
Yeah, those branick spring compressors are expensive. Although they are worth the cost from a safety standpoint. Also, I'm sure getting the dealer to change your springs would cost a pretty penny too. If I had the money, I'd get one.
#24
spring compressor!
I bought 2 sets from Advance auto! They can compress very small diameter coil springs with ease such as the rear coil springs on Gen 4 and 5! Just make sure you lube any of the bolt type spring compressors assy or you will gall up the thread while using it! I've done about 10 cars with the sets I have! I don't have the p/n or Manufacture name ! But they are the really small cute ones @ Advance Auto Parts
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