Spring Compressors
06-13-2008, 02:11 AM
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You can get one at Autozone for a refundable fee. You pay like $15 but you get it back as soon as you return it.
I recommend getting a corded 1/2" impact driver. It'll save you so much time.
Or, if you have someone that can give you ride, you can just go to a Les Schwab or something and have them remove and reinstall the springs for you. Then go home and install your struts with new springs!
I recommend getting a corded 1/2" impact driver. It'll save you so much time.
Or, if you have someone that can give you ride, you can just go to a Les Schwab or something and have them remove and reinstall the springs for you. Then go home and install your struts with new springs!
06-14-2008, 03:36 AM
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I guess my question has been answered in a round about way... Scion struts do not have a long enough shaft that would unload the spring by unscrewing the cap bolt and removing the bearing cap so a spring compressor is needed. There are two types of spring compressors, a scissor type and a two piece clamp version.. two pieces of large threaded rod, four hooks. It sounds like you guys are using the scissor type, both are driven by a large nut and yes, the impact does take the arm work out of it... have that... I was just wondering which type of compressor was preferred...due to scissor types being limited by dia. size.
07-24-2008, 03:46 PM
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I bought (but returning when done) a sping compressor from Advanced. From the insturctions it appears the compressor has to be used from inside the spring and there is only one which worries me a little. Anyone have any experience with this type?
07-25-2008, 03:18 AM
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that is the wrong spring compressor. you need to get a strut spring compressor for the front. you have a coil spring compressor and that works for the rear, but you dont really need one for the rear
07-25-2008, 07:29 AM
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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43753
I just got this one. Not bad. It's quiker and feels safer to use than the dual screw types.
You can download the instructions here:
http://www.harborfreight.com/manuals...3999/43753.PDF
I hope this helps.
07-25-2008, 08:04 AM
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Harbor Freight sells the cheapest Chinese made pot metal knock-off crap in the world. I'd be afraid that spring clamp would shatter, sending the spring flying towards your skull. I'm glad it worked for you, and you didn't get hurt, but I would never recommend anything they sell if safety is a consideration.
07-25-2008, 08:19 AM
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It's not the best, but I feel it works better than the dual spring ones. I was a little hisitant at first, but the product is made well. The metal doesn't feel cheap and it weighs more than it looks.
Almost everythng we have is made in China.......
Almost everythng we have is made in China.......
07-25-2008, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
Harbor Freight sells the cheapest Chinese made pot metal knock-off crap in the world. I'd be afraid that spring clamp would shatter, sending the spring flying towards your skull. I'm glad it worked for you, and you didn't get hurt, but I would never recommend anything they sell if safety is a consideration.
09-11-2008, 02:16 AM
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I don't have an xb, but I put my TEIN-S techs on with out the spring compressors.......................2 crowbars hooked under the bumper of my truck, while my friend put the nut on...lol. HE HAD A WELDING MASK ON, MY NEIGHBORS WERE LOOKING AT US LIKE WE WERE CRAZY. I literally had to sit on the crowbars to compress them................You know, looking back, that was pretty crazy
09-11-2008, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by awc6b
I don't have an xb, but I put my TEIN-S techs on with out the spring compressors.......................2 crowbars hooked under the bumper of my truck, while my friend put the nut on...lol. HE HAD A WELDING MASK ON, MY NEIGHBORS WERE LOOKING AT US LIKE WE WERE CRAZY. I literally had to sit on the crowbars to compress them................You know, looking back, that was pretty crazy
