View Full Version : Spring compressor types/brands
Kgnast
April 8th, 2013, 14:09
What type/brand spring compressor have any of you guys used on your RS6s?
marklar182
April 8th, 2013, 15:45
Harbor Freight FTW!
905084
April 8th, 2013, 19:42
Harbor Freight FTW!
+1 If you don't make your living using them, HF is fine.
Elevens
April 9th, 2013, 01:09
Wouldn't touch anything form Harbor Freight with a long Stick. This is what I use on my Struts (Strut Compressor). I've had this thing for quite some time now. So I don't remember where I got it from or how much it cost. It's made by BR tools. It's much safer and easier to use than a Spring Compressor. Remember, what ever Spring Compressor you use be very careful. They are extremely dangerous, because they store quite a bit of energy under compression..................
http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz237/vintron/Coilover%20Install/P1000809.jpg
905084
April 9th, 2013, 01:14
Wouldn't touch anything form Harbor Freight with a long Stick. So I don't remember where I got it from or how much it cost.
I wish I had this problem.....I remember how much everything costs.....
Kgnast
April 9th, 2013, 12:17
I still have the DRC, so the shocks can't be disconnected when removing the springs. Not much space in there at all, that's why I'm asking what has been used to get the job done in the past...
buster0984
April 9th, 2013, 22:51
i bought mine at autozone or advanced auto...one of the two. they are basically a piece of all thread (but better) with a hook on each side that when you tighten the bolt on one side it draws the lower hook upwards towards the stationary hook/bolt. works like a charm you just have to make sure to tighten each side evenly to keep the compressor from walking in a circle and meeting in the middle (bad). other option is to see if you can either rent or borrow a profession spring compressor (since they cost like 250-500 dollars).
link to autozone compressor:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-Strut-spring-compressor/_/N-25f9?itemIdentifier=555557_0_0_
Link to example of professional compressor:
http://www.ecstuning.com/News/New_Schwaben/ES2093755/
both will work and compress the springs still on the struts and still mounted on the car. side note make sure if you get a set like in my autozone link that they have the locking pins in them.