Author Topic: Which is the best type of spring compressor? (Read 2846 times)

trent77 · « **on:** October 24, 2007, 06:11:29 pm »

When looking for a spring compressor for my A2, I've noticed that you can get the "clamshell" style or the type that is 2 separate pieces. Which do you prefer? And where is a good place to get one? thanks for the help.

Riverfurm · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2007, 05:26:27 pm »

The clam shell type. The other ones are very dangerous. I have done over 100 stuts with a snapon clamshell type.

the caveman · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2007, 06:06:00 pm »

don't cheap out. i was using one of those double ones and didn't notice that one of the arms had cracked. of course like an idiot when i was turning the bearing nut and it noticed that it was hard to turn, i looked down the proverbial gunbarrel to see what was happening when SNAP the strut bearing shot into my face. one stud [it was a rabbit] went through my lower lip and the other glanced off my glasses! i still have the scar 27 years later.

Baselyne · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2008, 09:43:59 am »

you just ruined my confidence of going out to use my spring compressor tool.....

Everytime I have to use it I dread the outcome as it's one of those cheep princess auto ones!

the caveman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2008, 11:20:25 am »

I think the tire rents out tools. I'm pretty sure they may have a safer one to use. BTW where is west G?

Baselyne · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2008, 12:37:09 pm »

ontario

smutts · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2008, 06:22:10 pm »

I used polyethelene rope after parking the wheel on a brick. But I am with stupid. :wink:

Author Topic: Which is the best type of spring compressor? (Read 2846 times)

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