Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

Just leave the car on the ground and undo the top nut then jack the car up slowly or if already out of car i put on my safety gear and stand on top of it pointing towards a wall and reach down with the impact letting it rip :1

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

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

This works but will need modification. I own some china branded one, I'm sure it was in the $30-50 range (shipped) off ebay. You will need to cut two of the spring guides off and re-angle (weld) them if you want to make it a permanent honda-only spring compressor. Throw your impact on the single bolt and away you go.

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

that is the exact same one i bought from harbor freight for like 5 bucks, it works ok but i wouldnt use it for like a spring off a 1 ton pickup or some super strong spring like that

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

I've never used one, but I can think of a few times where it would have been nice. :l
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Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

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I have these and i hate them, it seems like the beefy ends never want to fit between the coils and are always in the way. Nowadays I just use the weight of the car and a jack to compress/decompress the springs.

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

Do you take the compressor apart to attach it to the spring, or try to get it engaged with the threaded rod still in it?

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

Was going to try that, but pap didn't have any. I think I saw it on TV before, but theirs was tightened by a air rachet (not hand clamp; like a tightening bolt or something). Works out well, huh? Figured cranking it down too much and trying to release it would be mighty hard to do.


Craig, it wasn't so much "ghetto" as it was dumb and resourceful, haha. I stood back and was like, "Yea Dad, it looks safe."


JP

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

---- those dangerous piles of ----. We have an OTC strut compressor at my shop, and we bought the optional rolling stand with it. It's the ------ balls, easy to use, and it locks up nicely so the spring doesn't go flying if you mess it up.

http://www.otctools.com/newcatalog/p.../6581_2394.jpg

spend some money and do it right, it's fast, easy, and safe.

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

Place the assembly on soft ground, preferably grass. Put a 15"+ wheel/tires over it. Put your weight on the tire and start loosening the nut.

It will pop off, but into the ground.

Re: HMT! WHat spring compressor do you use?
 

when i did the ones on my Integra i took the assy out and put it on the ground...pointed the shock towards the yard (and neighbors house;)) put my foot on the hat and hit the nut with the IR Ti... shot the shock/spring into the yard 10-15 feet ;)