Features:

  • Comes in Sturdy blow-molded case
  • Allows quick compression of the coil spring to replace the shock absorber or spring.
  • Detent pins provide for safety
  • Easy to use
  • Broad spring contact and built in detent pins help to lock the spring into place for safer spring compression
  • Hooks are forged and the center screw is hardened for long life
  • Note: lubricate the threads of this tool with anti-seize compound to prolong the life of the center screw
These spring compressors were easy to use and felt safer than others I have ...

These spring compressors were easy to use and felt safer than others I have used. There is a slight slant on the clamps that is important to pay attention too. That slant keeps the compressors straight on the spring. If you have a pneumatic gun, use it to compress the spring. It makes it way quicker.

Didnt fit into my crown vic shocks but thats user ERROR

Didnt fit into my crown vic shocks but thats user ERROR. If you take the compressor apart you can angle each side into the spring. However the safety clips are completely useless and should be removed and donated for someones nose piercing. They just get in the way and dont fit anyway. they are not needed if compressor is used properly which its kinda hard not to do. On my springs I had to use 2 pairs of compressors because I couldnt get the single pair to compress the spring enough to loosen the hat. also struts have a precise way of going in so you need to make sure the same screws in the tower are aligned and also the bottom shock mount is aligned. take pics before dismantling. on mine the hat bolt that pointed outward has a metal nipple near it so you know which bolt is outward bolt.

Worked very reliably!

These worked great on my 2014 Silverado 1500 and my buddy’s 2017 Ram 1500. I tighten them by hand by clamping the bottom of the shock in a vise and using 2 ratchets so I can get equal force on both sides of the spring at the same time; compressing coil springs is too sketchy of a process for me to feel comfortable using an impact with this tool. I always put anti-seize on the threads prior to using, just incase. It takes a little while to compress the bigger coils on my Chevy, but this made quick work of the noticeably smaller coils that they have on the Ram.

Great spring compressor with a very convenient carry case.

Will fit most cars and light truck/suv springs. I had a set of these before without the case and used them on vehicles like Mustangs, newer VW's, Ford Escapes, Camrys, Accords and many others. My old set got stolen so I bought these. The case is nice and compact. I prefer cases for most specialty tools because it's easier for storage purposes and you can more quickly just grab them instead of looking for the second compressor screw. I've been reading some of the reviews and I feel the need to comment on a few reoccurring themes as a long time medium DIY and shadetree mechanic: 1) These will not fit every vehicle there is, not even close. They're meant for passenger cars and many light (1/2 ton or less) trucks. If you want a set that fits everything, be prepared to spend a few hundred bucks at least. Most require wall mounting or mounting on a press stand. Or if you have larger vehicles, buy a set for larger vehicles. They will look similar but beefer with larger hooks and may be longer. 2) The locking pins are on these are for safety. Yes you can keep the pins pulled back so you can use this on springs who's diameter is larger, just be safe about it. If the hook doesn't go around more at least 1/2 the circumference of the spring, this tool is too undersized and you can hurt yourself if a hook breaks or slips off. 3) These may not fit in the wheel well to remove the strut without first taking it out... It's typically best to remove the entire strut assembly from the vehicle before separating the spring, not only will you have significantly more room to work but you'll be able to put it back together correctly. Most of the time when you put things back together the spring must be aligned with the upper strut mount and strut's lower spring perch. If things are out of alignment, you can chew up tires or end up with doing the work again from the noise you get and damaged parts you create. 4) Use generous amounts of anti-seize on the threaded rod. Even if you just use hand tools. Personal experience and only my experience. You can use an impact to make spring compression faster. The key is short bursts and alternate which rod you are compressing. Did I mention anti-seize? What I've seen inexperienced people do is not lubricate the rod so it gets really hot and weakens it and, they fully compress only one side which cock eyes the whole contraption making it unstable and if the pins aren't engaged, dangerous.. The use of an impact makes this scenario even more dangerous.

you better start with the most robust spring compressors you can ...

Compressing springs to assemble struts is dangerous..you better start with the most robust spring compressors you can find..there may be stronger,more expensive ones but for the money these things are robust yet affordable. I never felt unsafe using them. you can flip around the retaining springs if they wont slide over the coils of your springs. the max safe opening is 10.5". I had best results grabbing the lowest coil on the spring because the upper coils get more compressed once assembled. one downside is I needed to completely removes the bolt to slip the "head" out the the spring. The heads might get stuck between the coils. I used a soft mallet to hit them so they spiraled down the spring. the gaps between the coil springs where slightly wider toward the bottom making the heads easier to remove. the bolt size is 19mm. I used a cordless impact wrench. this method is safe as long as you only make a few turns before switching to the other one. I also kept measuring the exposed thread below the bottom head. if one measurement was less then the other,i'd give that one a few turns to get it equal to the other sides measurements.. doing this kept the spring perfectly straight as it was being compressed. if you see the spring start curving one way,loosen to straighten,don't tighten. because the problem you run into is instead of a 50/50 split between each compressor you now might have a 70/30 split greatly increasing the chance of the bolt bending or breaking which could turn deadly. long story short I used these on some 450lb/inch spring rated coils compressing them nearly 6" (1300lb each) with no damage. if used on weaker,shorter car springs you have nothing to worry about. But if used on thicker,heavier longer springs consider buying 2 sets just to be safe

Nice spring compressors; good quality; and a case to boot.

I wanted not to like these, but they did not flex near as much, or creep sideways near as much as the Shankly compressor did. This one also turned more easily, and never really felt like it took too much to turn. For a Jeep Grand Cherokee, I would recommend these spring compressors, as opposed to the design with two hooks per end; this wider single hook on both ends also helped to keep the spring compressor aligned with the spring. The case doesn't hurt my feelings either. It's nothing I would put on display, but it's nice to have a clean place to store the compressors after using them. This pretty easily compressed my front springs, and made a front strut change a reality. Don't be timid, but don't be careless. ***A compressed spring has enough stored energy to rip your head off; always take caution and know exactly what you are doing before attempting to repair your own automobile***

Solid and Trustworthy Compressors

I've put these things through hell since I've gotten them. Used them for struts, coilovers shocks, and even old-school coils that sit next to the shocks. The safety pins keep everything locked in place, sometimes they're actually a little difficult even when you're intentionally trying to take them out. I like to use these in combination with a mid-torque electric impact, it makes quick work of any coil. If you're buying these as a one-time thing for a project, it's a great purchase because you know you can trust the tool. If you're buying it as a tool you're going to use often - from my experience, they hold up well. I'll blast the threads with WD-40 and wipe them down from time to time just to keep things clean. Excellent product. Heavy and reliable - just how a tool should be.

Good Quality, if had storage box would be perfect.

These are good quality. Set I got from a competitor (PTools) for about same price had a weak safety pin that bent--had to hammer it out, which caused me not to trust integrity of the set. Accordingly, I bought these in addition. I used these together with the other set--using four spring compressors--and got the job done, to alleviate a stupid mistake on my part--the spring bulged. Couldn't have done it with only two and I was stuck. Four also provides a greater sense of security than only using two--as I tightened, I was wondering what would happen if one of the compressors suddenly broke (when I was only using two) and what could I do--can't run since there would be no chance, and with it being also so close to my lap, would I get killed or seriously injured, or wind up speaking in a shrill tone of voice? Glad I got the four--it is only money, better to spend more to be safe than to be sorry later. Springs are dangerous--can really see how easy it would be to get hurt or killed. A spring with coils almost as thick as a figure under compression is as, if not more, dangerous than a loaded gun--imagine being hit with one when a compressor breaks. Shudder! The other brand, although it was inferior, came with a very nice storage box. BTW, the other brand is sending me a replacement safety pin. Being a DIYer, not using it every day, a storage box would be really helpful until the next 30-60-90,000 miles when the struts need to be replaced. :-)

Safety first

Sturdy and well made! OEM brand tools have always been good to me and this one follows that trend. Just make sure you know the tool like the back of your hand. As simple as replacing a spring or strut change can be you don't want to make a mistake when working with loaded springs. Believe the other reviewers when they say a compressed spring is dangerous. A spring compressed even an inch can have several hundred lbs of potential energy to launch itself with.

Excellent Tool

Worked perfect for removing the front coil springs on my '64 Chevy II.

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