Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I use the wall mounted one at work

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I don't I just let it fly.


lol j/k. I bought a pair of the simple bolt/claw type at advance auto.

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I thinking it must be the ones that loop back into themselves, not the ones with hooks.

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

http://www.gripsure.com/images/Tiedo...chet_strap.jpg

semi style, will fit over the coils. i've got a few layin around

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I use the Lisle-brand one... it looks just like the fourth pic with those little U-bolts. It takes a minute or so to set up, but it's well built and there's no chance of a hook popping off the coil. Safety FTW. :y

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

+1
just make sure your not wrenching by hand b/c it will take forever

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

Put on your motorcycle helmet, and let her go baby

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

http://www.matcotools.com/ProductImages/cc63000.jpg
MATCO MACPHERSON STRUT COIL TOOL

Quickly and easily work on the MacPherson Struts
Use with impact wrench or hand tool ON or OFF the car.
Contains complete instructions and safety kit.
Not for use on any unusually large MacPherson Strut springs which have a coil outside diameter of over 6" or a wire diameter larger than 5/8". Do not use on General Motors "A", "C", "J" or "X" Body cars.

Part#: CC63000 Price: $43.00

this is what i use......you buy cheapie....u get cheapie...remember that

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I bought direct from my Matco guy and this is the EXACT model that snapped on me :1

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

i dont use one... i "decompressed" them in the car last two times :-X