Features:

  • RUGGED AND DURABLE FRAME: Shankly’s heavy duty spring compressor for struts and coil springs reduces tool flexing, bending, and warping, providing confidence to the mechanic.
  • LARGE CARS AND TRUCKS, NO PROBLEM: Many coil spring compressor tools slip and buckle under high tension, Shankly’s heavy duty spring compressor tool bears 1000 kg maximum capacity per pair. Ideal solution for larger vehicles.
  • STRONG AND SECURE HOOKS REDUCE SLIPPAGE: Avoid strut compressors with flimsy hooks creating slippage and other safety problems. Shankly’s coil compressor hooks grip springs tightly by turning easy to use hex nuts.
  • UNIVERSAL COMPRESSOR TOOL: Wide jaw capacity (23 mm - 280 mm) make Shankly’s coil spring compressor tool is ideal for a range of vehicles, assisting the mechanic with years of compression jobs.
  • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Coil spring tool work can be dangerous. GREASE THREADS WELL TO PRESERVE THREADS AND AVOID STRIPPING. DO NOT USE IMPACT GUN TO TIGHTEN, APPLY EVEN PRESSURE TO BOTH BY HAND USING A RATCHET WRENCH.
High quality compressor clamps, great design (Updated)

I bought this tool over the standard spring compressor tool because those have always been one use disposable, junk. I've used the old school kind at least 50 times in my past. They strip out get binded up and are just a pain. I figured this had to be better and they are, far better. They came oiled but I did add additional to keep it smooth. These things are so much smoother and consistent than the old style its not even a comparison. I had zero problems with them . It seems as long as they are kept lubricated, they will last a very long time. I used them to compress the spring on an assembly for a 2018 S5 and it helped me get the assembly out and over the A arm. Highly compact and theres no rod to get in the way. Highly recommend, best purchase I've made in a long time. UPDATE 2/4/19 I have now used this on my Audi RS5 3 times, replacing my original springs to 034 Motorsport springs, then to a set of H&R coils, then to a 2nd set of H&R coils. I have them lubricated and they have been flawless. We worth the money. The design allows me to get them up into tight spots to adjust my coilovers and relieve the weight and tension on the spring to reposition the spring perch and adjust ride height. This design is so much better than the old school junk it's ridiculous. 6 our of 5 stars for these!

Works for 2009 Ram 1500 front springs

I decided to level the front of my 2009 Ram 1500 5.7L and bought Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks. You need to compress the springs to install the shocks and the higher you lift the truck the more you need to compress for the adjustments. I originally used the $55 AutoZone rentals, unfortunately they started bending under the stress of tightening the screw and required me sitting on the spring and using a 2’ breaker bar (very unsafe!) because they were so difficult to turn. I’m a 6’, 215lb male that works out. I accidentally raised the front of the truck too high and decided to use these “Heavy Duty Spring Compressor Tool (2 Pieces), Ultra Rugged Coil Spring Compressor, Strong and Durable Spring Compressor by Shankly” instead of the rentals again. These performed far better that I had hoped for. These showed no signs of bending under levels of compression beyond the rentals. I had the coils touching from being compressed and it was so easy turning the screw, only required medium effort with a 3/8” drive ratchet. I made the mistake of using an impact gun originally (being lazy) and broke one of the compressors, even when it broke it only slipped an inch before it caught good threads and stopped while still holding compression. I’ve already ordered another set. I’m looking forward to having 3 of these instead of just 2 when working on SUVs and trucks. I was pleased to find out the lower jaw has actually got threads on the barrel to allow finer adjustments. Also, the “handle” is very nice when holding the spring/shock assembly on the ground.

The Shankly tool made compressing the springs on a honda element super easy. The tool is so compact it fits ...

I've done the springs on a few cars and trucks over the years using the car parts store rental units and have learned one important thing: Grease those threads! The Shankly tool made compressing the springs on a honda element super easy. The tool is so compact it fits inside the wheel well making strut installation much much easier. Compressing the springs with this tool is so much easier than the rental its almost a joke. For those who have stripped the threads on the Shankly and for those who are buying a set, some advice: Grease those threads! If you're feeling resistance or have over tightened just one side you will strip the threads. Grease and even tension are the key.

Be safe and it’ll work for you.....

Just used this on a 2009 Silverado 1500 to swap shocks. Short review - worked fine. Longer version - these 2 piece units are shady as heck to use, the nature of the design just leads to shifting and possible bars flying off of a compressed spring. Understanding this, I took extra precautions to use them safely. As soon as you get them, clean them off, and grease/heavy oil the threads and operate them a couple times. This will get all of the imperfections off so they operate smoothly. The last thing you want is one binding on threads, making you think it’s tight, then you end up tightening the other side too much, and kaboom, you’re dodging a metal rod that shot off of a spring. I did this procedure and they worked nice and smooth. Make sure you put them directly opposite each other on the coils, so 9 and 3, 12 and 6, however you’re choosing to hold the strut to do the work. Tighten them EVENLY, and SLOWLY, without using an impact driver/drill/something else with a motor. I got them snug, and did 4 or 5 turns of the ratchet each side, so the spring compressed nice and evenly. They felt the same while I was tightening them down, no binding, nothing to report other than smooth operation. For safety, I laid the strut on the ground, put a 2x6 over it, kneeled on the 2x6 while operating the ratchet with one hand and holding the handle of the spring compressor with the other. I also had a heavy blanket over the kaboom side of the strut, so if anything went wrong, nothing was flying up into my head. You only need to compress the spring enough to create a small gap for the top hat of the strut to come off, nothing more. You aren’t trying to compress the spring together, that would probably be a disaster if you managed it. I used a large screwdriver to keep checking for play at the top of the strut, once I had it, I took off the bolt, slid the shock out, moved everything over to the new shock, and popped it back in, no messing around. When you loosen the compressed spring, same deal, EVENLY, and SLOWLY. It’s not a race, it loosens up nicely if you greased the threads. I have only used this on a Silverado 1500, the springs in a truck are massive, and these did just fine using hand tools. If you’re using these on a smaller vehicle, you should be fine with the same. The safest thing to do is take your parts in to a shop with a proper compressor and let a pro do it, but if you choose to be a driveway mechanic, do it safely and understand what you’re messing with. Product did a great job, probably about twice the size of the rental models you can get from a local auto parts store, feels sturdy. No physical bolt to keep the clamps on the spring coils like other models have, but the built in hook extends up far enough that the coil shouldn’t be able to slide off if you’re using it properly.

The best at home spring compressor tool

This is the third spring compressor tool I've used on my 2000 Honda CR-V and it is by far the easiest and most convenient. Previous to trying this tool, I had already tried the OEMTOOLS two "fat" hook style compressor and another with a two slimmer hooks on one side and one on the other. This tool was easier to hold on to and less messy. I had used never seize lubricant on all of them but since this one has the primary threaded part threaded within the shaft there as no mess! Additionally the slim style of hooks this tool used allowed the spring to fit over the shock with the tool attached (unlike the OEMTOOLS compressor). This tool is worth the extra money.

Saved me hours of labor and cursing.

This is my new favorite go to suspension tool. What am I using it for? 2.5" Coilovers on a Toyota 4Runner. If you have OCD about your suspension, ride height and comfort like me, you will want to pick this guy up. Prior to having this tool I would spend 3 Hours taking the coilovers off the truck to make adjustments. Not anymore. Because this compressor is so compact, I can now make adjustments ON THE TRUCK. Here's how. Park it. Attach the spring compressor to the coils while the truck is under it's own weight. Once you have the compressor on the coils and have them snugged up jack the truck up. Since the spring is compressed under the weight of your vehicle, you can speed up the process and prolong the life of the tool by attaching the compressor before jacking it up. Once you've got it jacked up, I've found I was able to rotate the adjustment collar with little force, without adding any more compression to the compressor. Before adjusting the collar I always hose it down with a good lubricant (LPS1 or Superlube) to help move things easier. Another tip, the moment I got this tool, I coated all the threads with a high-pressure lube, just to prolong the life of the tool. A good wheel bearing or suspension grease will work as well. I;ve also used this to make rear coil changes. (Quick Note, I am using this to adjust OME BP-51 Coilovers / 2.5" Diameter) Bottom line, this is a quality, well made tool that gets it done!

The Best one I have ever used.

Used this for the struts on a 2015 F150. It worked better than any other spring compressor I have ever used. NO bending or worry about it slipping. All the other compressors I have used made me wonder if they were going to break because of how much they were bending and it took a lot of effort to compress the spring. This one had the spring compressed before I knew it and with little to no effort. I greased everything up before I started and did 6 half turns with my ratchet per side until the spring was compressed. I was really amazed on how little effort it took. When I was finished I took it apart to look at the threads because of the other reviews talking about the threads stripping out, I found no wear. Very impressed and happy with my purchase.

A New Approach

I have been doing my own struts for 37 years. During time I have employed many different tools to compress the springs. Each tool design has it strengths. I needed a tool designed to deal with more recent strut designs. I am impressed with Shankly's design and expect it to perform well.

Beast!

These are absolutely amazing! I have used them 5 times now on a wide range of different struts from suv to cars and they are still just as smooth as the first time I used them. To all the people stripping out the threads, quit using the impact gun on them. I do it by hand with a ratchet wrench and go back and forth between the two to keep the pressure even. They work great even while the strut is still on the car. Helps to load the suspension and take out the downward force while doing ball joints or cv Axles or other suspension related repairs. I used to use the typical compressor that you rent at the parts store and I would use my impact on those, but I would always end up tweaking or bending the tool. Which is why I never bought that kind and always just rented it as I knew I would only get so many uses out of them before they would be destroyed. I took a chance and bought this set and they are a joy to use, they are smoother all the way through and quality us very good. Don't listen to all the people misusing the tool and try it for yourself, treat the tool with care, and you will be just as satisfied as me. I am a regular consumer just like all of you and am in no way biased one way or the other. These just work and wanted to give them the review they deserved.

Worked like a charm.

Great tool. Needed it to put on a lift kit for my truck. I had another set of spring compressor but couldn't get them to work without flexing the bolt to the point where it looked unsafe. The Shankly tool had no visible flex and smaller contact points on the spring, allowing me to have better placement on the the spring. Worked like a charm and would diffinetly recommend this over the regular spring compressor. Keep in mind to only use hand cranked tools on it and no power tools.

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