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| 767Jockey |
05-10-2007 08:31 PM |
Coilover spring compressor
I have to disassemble my original Koni non adjustable coilovers to clean them up - they work fine but look like hell.. Have any of you bought a cheap spring compressor that will do the job? Where did you get it? I don't need an expensive professional tool - I only intend to do this once. Something inexpensive that works will be fine. Also, does anyone know if a MacPerson strut spring compressor works with coilovers? Thanks.
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| CHANMADD |
05-10-2007 09:59 PM |
Go to Kragen and rent one for free. Pay a deposit ,use them,take em back and get your deposit back!!!
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| 767Jockey |
05-10-2007 10:08 PM |
I've never heard of Kragen - what is it?
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| lineslinger |
05-10-2007 10:09 PM |
I bought the inexpensive coil spring compressor from Northern Hydraulics and it worked well. Its slow and a little cumbersome but thats okay, it's not like I need it every day. You might be able to rent the tool.
Not sure about the McPherson question. There is a lot of pressure built up when you compress those springs, take your time.
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| Tinker51 |
05-10-2007 10:34 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 767Jockey
I've never heard of Kragen - what is it?
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In your neck of the woods it is known as Checker or Schuck's.
Kragen is the west coast name for it. |
| Rick Parker |
05-10-2007 10:54 PM |
I bought one at Harbor Tools for about $9.00 a few weeks ago for use on my daily driver. (considered them a "Throw away" after the job was done. It worked OK but was somewat difficult to use in the restricted areas near the springs.
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| 767Jockey |
05-10-2007 10:58 PM |
I didn't think of Harbour Tools. Usually cheapo stuff, but that's all I need. The shocks are out of the car so access shouldn't be a problem. Thanks!
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| Sydney |
05-10-2007 11:34 PM |
I bought a cheap one from NAPA. I did have to grind on it a little so it would fit in between the coils. Not a problem though.
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| HI Cobra |
05-10-2007 11:53 PM |
I got a cheap set from Harbor Freight a while ago and have used them
several times on McPhearson struts in and out of the cars. They have held
up fine so far, but I agree - I'd probably spend more and get a "faster" set
if I were doing it a lot. J C Whitney probably has some cheap ones too.
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