Spring Compressor - Need Recommendation

Be careful. You're going to set off the crazy dude in this thread again lol.

 

Hmmm, who's the crazy know it all? That's right...it's you you fucking pigeon

 

Ahh it’s ok everyone’s comfort and skill level are completely different regardless of how much documented experience you have

 

Every man, or every person does any job just a bit different. That is ok, that is how I learn. I watch how people do jobs or trial and error.

I do not remember what I was working on, but I do remember my dad telling me to do it "this way." I was struggling at the time. I was irritated. I looked up and finally told him that I was going to do it all the other ways fist before I would try the way he recommended. They didn't work. I ended up doing it the way he mentioned. It worked and that pissed me off more, LOL! Since then, I will always consider others methods and input even if I do not follow it.

I do enjoy fixing and getting the job done. Places like these bring more like minded people together. This is good. On the other hand I do also enjoy the back and forth of people who don't see eye to eye.

I still use hand tools. I do most jobs on my own. I never liked the rickety look of a spring compressor and when I first tried it with the strut in the vehicle, It was so easy, I do not see any need to buy, rent or borrow a spring compressor.

...but if I was at your house and you wanted to try one I would definitely stay and play.

 

Found this on sale at harbor Freight for $22 - it worked fine. Just use a little caution..

 

What I used for my King suspension coil springs. Going from 650 to 700 springs was a lot easier and safer! You get what you paid for

 

I bought this one a few years ago. Why mess around? If you buy this you can pretty much compress any spring from any vehicle, safely. I saw my dad almost lose his head when I was a kid working in his shop. A spring popped out of those cheap shit compressors you all are talking about. The spring literally struck the ceiling of the shop and tore through it.

https://www.amazon.com/Myers-Tire-S...sprefix=brannick+spring+compre,aps,168&sr=8-7

 

A high quality spring compressor is an awesome tool, but a simple floor jack/trolley jack can be used for a multitude of tasks. The "no spring compressor" method has no real downsides to it.

 

Agreed. It's not that the parts store compressors don't work - my point all along is what happens if there is a failure. If the hooks or threads fail on a compressor you're in for a whole bunch of trouble. And who knows how a rental spring compressor has been treated? There's no downside to the jack method, and there's no way anybody/anything can get injured or harmed if the jack suddenly fails. The control arm would just get driven downward and the spring is still captured by the upper/lower strut mounts. That's the only point I wanted to make.

 

Totally disagree. That method is a total back breaker. I'd be done with both sides with the spring compressor while you setup and fiddle with a floor jack on the first side.

 

Looks similar to the ones I used for my kings also

Shankly Spring Compressor Tool (2 Pieces) - Heavy Duty Build, Ultra Rugged Coil Spring Compressor, Strong and Durable Spring Compressor with Safety Guard and Carrying Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DQJG24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_GM4GAQMBXVWVKX1FS68K?_encoding=UTF8

 

Thread revival. I just found out about this type of spring compressor, and while a bit more than the other type, seems to be a well thought out design, and the videos I've watched seem to convey a safe, effective spring compression. Anyone used one of these on the 4R coil/shock disassembly?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaabe8ucIl4

This is coming from someone who has used the 'no spring compressor' method, and would again; the above tool seems like it would be quicker.

 

good post.

 

Used it again this past weekend

 

This is what I used for $50 in my dining room. Easier than the hook style, but have to lube shaft.well. Seems like I have heard that before. I been buying and using a lot of Vevor tools. Pretty good and cheap for the few times you will use them. I don't trust mechanics I don't know so I collect special tools to do myself