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Old 12-25-2007, 11:47 PM
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I use the wall mounted one at work
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Old 12-25-2007, 11:52 PM
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I don't I just let it fly.


lol j/k. I bought a pair of the simple bolt/claw type at advance auto.
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Old 12-25-2007, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
ratchet straps work
I thinking it must be the ones that loop back into themselves, not the ones with hooks.
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:01 AM
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semi style, will fit over the coils. i've got a few layin around
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:07 AM
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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.
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by shadow

i usually pick these up at the local autozone/kragen as a loaner tool.
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just make sure your not wrenching by hand b/c it will take forever
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:28 AM
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Put on your motorcycle helmet, and let her go baby
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:35 AM
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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
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Old 12-26-2007, 12:55 AM
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Part#: CC63000 Price: $43.00

this is what i use......you buy cheapie....u get cheapie...remember that
I bought direct from my Matco guy and this is the EXACT model that snapped on me :1
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i dont use one... i "decompressed" them in the car last two times
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