Spring Compressors

[Nodzed]

Thought I'd share.

If any of you have ever had the misfortune to attempt to use a pair of screw down spring compressors you will know how terrifying and dangerous they are, nearly had my head taken of some years ago and refused to ever entertain using them again and would always advise other not to.

However I have found these on e-bay by US Pro Part Number 6255. They looked substanial and safe so I bought a set, just £20

So after an inspection of the build quality I used them on @PHILIP BAXTER BlueBird on Saturday and can report they are fantastic for the money, due to the multi hooks on the top they can't fly off, they compressed the springs perfectly with no slippage around the spring or any heart stopping moments, I highly recommend them if you are going to attempt new front shocks yourself..

 

[mrscalex]

They definitely look more sensible than the normal type.

I took the plunge and bought a floor standing device. It was £130. A good investment if you are going to be doing a few.

 

[Nodzed]

They definitely look more sensible than the normal type.

I took the plunge and bought a floor standing device. It was £130. A good investment if you are going to be doing a few.

Agree Rob that's the way to go if its a regular job, I looked at one but unless I start doing a lot more its not worth the investment, for that one off for the home mechanic though these are just the thing, cheap, and more importantly safe.

 

[t-tony]

This is what we use, very cost effective as I dragged it out of a cupboard in broken condition where I used to work. It had been sheared off by idiots using impact wrenches to compress springs. A new nut was welded on the end of the spindle and it was fine. I asked if I could have it but was told " Its not mine to give away, but you can take it on loan" Needless to say about 13 years later it's still on permanent loan. Comes with 2 sizes of cups and does the job admirably, but strangely, as soon as me and @Mint get it in the vice it gets very quiet in the Shed.
This is where the spindle was sheared off through abuse, using a 1/2" ratchet it's fine.

Good kit at the price.

Tony.

 

[Jack Ratt]

I use 2 pairs of the normal screw compressors if I can get them on the spring., or 3 screws if I can't get 4 on. There's always a chance of one slipping if you just use a pair

 

[Nodzed]

This is what we use, very cost effective as I dragged it out of a cupboard in broken condition where I used to work. It had been sheared off by idiots using impact wrenches to compress springs. A new nut was welded on the end of the spindle and it was fine. I asked if I could have it but was told " Its not mine to give away, but you can take it on loan" Needless to say about 13 years later it's still on permanent loan. Comes with 2 sizes of cups and does the job admirably, but strangely, as soon as me and @Mint get it in the vice it gets very quiet in the Shed.
This is where the spindle was sheared off through abuse, using a 1/2" ratchet it's fine.
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Good kit at the price.
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Tony.

It aint got to be new or shiny Tony, just safe and practical. looks a great piece of kit that

 

[t-tony]

Spot on Niall. Then there's the other old Chestnut mate, " It ain't what you've got, it's how you use it!"

Tony.

 

[Mint]

... strangely, as soon as me and @Mint get it in the vice it gets very quiet in the Shed....

And you can smell the fear … or was that you Tony

Seriously though it is a great piece of kit

 

[Althulas]

I was going to ask about those meaty compressors as I have mine and the wife’s Polo needs doing at some point. Cheers for sharing Niall

 

[Mazza]

Thats a good deal for £20.00, it would cost me that just to hire some for a weekend.




Edit....found them on ebay and there were only 3 left. .......So bought a set

 

[DaveP]

They look good actually. I’ve only changed two springs and both times was not happy with how ‘sketchy’ it felt.

Might add these to my “not sure when I will need them but glad I do” toolkit.

Dave

 

[Stevo7682]

Tony they are most useful we used to have them in all our depots till we moved to the floor standing air operated types

 

[Sean d]

Good bit of kit pal, I used to use the singles years back but wouldn't go near them now

 

[gookah]

I have one of these, It has been worth its weight in gold, but then I have 4 cars regularly asking for suspension modifications:
Paid £99 in the VAT free machine mart sale.

 

[mwpe]

I like the look of that, might get one as my front springs are the only part of the suspension which hasn't been changed yet.

 

[Althulas]

Only two sets left now.

 

[Stevo7682]

This is what we have in work now 1st class bit of kit ( dual ram copes with big heavy duty 4x4 and light commercial springs with ease ) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/263884540586

 

[t-tony]

That's a beast Steve.

Tony.

 

[Stevo7682]

That's a beast Steve.

Tony.

Brilliant bit of kit Tony best one I have ever used feels so much more in control of the job when doing the heavier big saloon etc fronts.