Spring Compressor

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12-29-2006, 10:22 AM
POS Racing

Spring Compressor

Anyone got one of these or know where I could rent one??

I've used the Vato-Zone spring compressors and this just looks like it may be a better choice! Figure clamp the shock in my vice and only one bolt to mess with rather than 2! ::Banana::
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...3799/43753.gif
12-29-2006, 10:27 AM
Treibenschnell

That's a mean lookin' contraption... :D

...but easier than our other options.

By the way, I'm still trying to find a decently priced wall mounted spring compressor... if you want easy, those are easy!
12-29-2006, 10:28 AM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell

...but easier than our other options.

That's what I am thinking!
12-29-2006, 10:39 AM
Titus

Just get a moving blanket! ::Banana::
12-29-2006, 10:52 AM
black roadster

I had one of those and it was a POS. (no pun intended)

Seriously though. It was unweildy, confusing to use and sort of two big to grab the Miata springs. Might work better on springs for a big 'merican car though.

Outside of a floor mounted compressor, I think the cheapos with air tools is the best bet.

http://imageserver.isnweb.com/KTI70370.jpg
12-29-2006, 10:54 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by black roadster

Seriously though. It was unweildy, confusing to use and sort of two big to grab the Miata springs. Might work better on springs for a big 'merican car though.

Did ya clamp the shock in a vice first???
12-29-2006, 11:26 AM
jrj512

You can get spring compressors via Autozone's loaner tool program. That is where I got mine for my shock replacement. Get the one for strut springs.
12-29-2006, 11:31 AM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

You can get spring compressors via Autozone's loaner tool program. That is where I got mine for my shock replacement. Get the one for strut springs.

Yea I know been there done that. ;)
12-29-2006, 12:29 PM
Davidss

I have some spring compressors you can borrow, my shop is near 35 and 820 so probobly not too far from you. PM me if interested...
12-29-2006, 12:34 PM
POS Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidss

I have some spring compressors you can borrow, my shop is near 35 and 820 so probobly not too far from you. PM me if interested...

I may take you up on that offer!

But I saw this on Miata.net may run down to Harbor Freight!

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Originally Posted by tom4416

The HF clamshell is actually a pretty servicable piece of equipment. I just bought another one and am going to try and modify my old one so it fits between the springs a little easier. Suicide sticks are called suicide sticks for a a reason - avoid them.

The HF clamshell is on sale in one of the current catalogs for 29.99. It is item 43753-1CHH. Go online, use the "order from printed catalog tab", enter the item number, and then review your shopping cart. Print out that review page and take it to the local store and they will match the price. Or, you have catalog 478-B laying around, it's on page 16 at that price.
12-29-2006, 01:45 PM
Miatamoto

Yep, I was going to say harbor freight. Look on their website, they've got a few different spring compressors.