[Princess Auto] Hook-style Strut Spring Compressor - $19.99

l69norm wrote: ↑ Used to replace the Macpherson strut in most cars. The spring and strut are a single assembly with the strut mounted inside the spring. The upper strut mount holds the top part of the spring and the big nut on top keeps everything together.

To replace the strut, the spring needs to be compressed release the pressure from the big nut on top. Then the strut mount and spring can be removed and the strut replaced. Since the spring is intended to carry the weight of the car, it takes a lot of force to compress, even slightly. If that stored energy is released suddenly, it can do major damage



Injury :
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liplip wrote: ↑ In the dealership I work in, no mechanic uses the wall mounted spring compressor. The 6 mechanics I work with uses this type of spring compressor when changing struts, springs etc.

Phikshin wrote: ↑ We're the opposite. We only use the floor model. Though I do have a set of spring compressors similar to this and must have put about 200+ sets through them over the years. Even had to weld a new nut on one after the end gave out.

I wouldn't recommend the average diy'er use one of these though. Saving yourself 60 bucks isnt worth the risk of crushing your fingers, knocking your teeth out or worse.

If you want, remove the strut and take it to a professional and have them change the bearing, spring, strut, etc. For you.

liplip wrote: ↑ In the dealership I work in, no mechanic uses the wall mounted spring compressor. The 6 mechanics I work with uses this type of spring compressor when changing struts, springs etc.

cb8888 wrote: ↑ Why not? If it's there, isn't it safer to use the wall mounted compressor?

adysworld31 wrote: ↑ Hi everyone. What brand of full strut assembly would you recommend. I installed Monroes a few years ago and was not impressed. Have to replace the rears now.

Thanks!

cb8888 wrote: ↑ I know techs are all about time because they're flat rate, but how much total time can you save on 4 shocks? Genuinely curious. I can't see it being more then half hour, max 1 hour. I could understand if you're doing shocks all day, then 0.5 or 1.0 adds up quickly, but in my time at the dealer over a few years, I can't recall shocks being replaced once... if I were a tech, i'd be using the proper wall mount compressor, I just don't see the risk vs reward to make a little bit of extra cash, but of course to each his own

dilligafeh wrote: ↑ Bilsteins, Tokicos are a couple of good brands but it depends on application. Monroe's are crap. Not worth the time to install them.

paintballdude05 wrote: ↑ I have to agree with the above poster. I attempted to do this on my F150 and quickly realized I need a wall mount unit. Even the mechanic at work refused to do it since he only had this style if tool. Back when I did the ones on my Intrepid I used two sets per spring to make things a little safer.