HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I have yet to find a strut spring compressor that I am happy with. I bought the Harbor Freight Cheap set with the cast endpieces (first pic), and had to use a hammer to get the dual end pieces in between the coils. I then bought the Harbor Freight clamshell compressor (second pic), and the thing is so huge, I can't even get the clamps in place to use it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...3999/03980.gif

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...3799/43753.gif


Am looking at this style now, single claw on each end...
http://www.etoolcart.com/ProductImages/atd/ATD7585.jpg

This style would surely have no trouble fitting, but looks like a PITA to get set up.
http://www.etoolcart.com/ProductImag...LIS62300-L.gif

I saw somebody somewhere that used a spring compressor that looked like a strap, they made a loop of it around a few coils, and used a air wrench to spin it down.

Which compressors have you guys had easy reliable experience with for Honda springs? Links are appreciated and under $100 please.

Craig

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

i usually pick these up at the local autozone/kragen as a loaner tool. ;D

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

Old Bearing press, wood blocks, and a prayer. :X


JP

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I use these too

http://www.etoolcart.com/ProductImages/atd/ATD7585.jpg

Rented them from Checker for free. I think they are the type that the Honda service manual calls for.

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

Straight up ghetto, right there. Way to live on the edge JP!

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I have a set of the 2 single claw type. Works pretty damn good for every spring/strut setup I've ever done.

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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...3999/03980.gif

I had one of these fail on me before...

The rod snapped while loosening one side and part of it whipped by my face at 100mph or so. Will never use again...

Find one that clamps into a big heavy vice or a wall mounted one if you have to do any on the regular...

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

ratchet straps work

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Holy ---- that's a great idea. Simple to test out too.

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

i cant believe noone said this? i've watched trained technicians use ratchet straps...