Spring Compressor

ikillradio · 07-14-2004, 02:14 PM

I need a spring compressor to replace my shocks
where can i get one
i don't want to pay for it for a one time use!

maybe some place will rent one?

Mr. Lin · 07-14-2004, 02:38 PM

PepBoys rents them. The spring compressors are about $50 if you pay for them.

ikillradio · 07-14-2004, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Lin

PepBoys rents them. The spring compressors are about $50 if you pay for them.

but renting is lesS?

steve98ex · 07-14-2004, 04:14 PM

some parts will let you borrow them, you have to pay a deposit but as long as you don't break it you'll get it back

**joe7987** · 07-14-2004, 04:14 PM

i've been told that you don't really need one...

civicracing98 · 07-14-2004, 04:16 PM

yea u need a spring compressor, u will get it off but u wont get it back on

Machinehead115 · 07-14-2004, 04:16 PM

dude i was watchin HorsepowerTV the other day and they actually had a good idea... just get a chain and while the suspension is still hooked up just put the chain through the springs and lock it... then u can disassemble it and not worry about a spring compressor or your spring flying off and hitting something...

ikillradio · 07-14-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machinehead115

dude i was watchin HorsepowerTV the other day and they actually had a good idea... just get a chain and while the suspension is still hooked up just put the chain through the springs and lock it... then u can disassemble it and not worry about a spring compressor or your spring flying off and hitting something...

hmmm but that is the same then how do you get it back on? (the new ones)

Revolver · 07-14-2004, 05:21 PM

Any Sears in your area should have a Craftsman Spring Compressor for about $40. It works quite well and and for only 40 bucks its inexpensive.

MessGSR · 07-14-2004, 05:33 PM

i got mine at sears for 40 bucks..and u will need it later for someting allways good to have around....P.S. Horsepower TV, Two Guys Garage, good shows but if u see the hondas they do... i owuldt take anyadvice from them haha

SeanMc300 · 07-14-2004, 07:41 PM

spring compressors are for pussies

Machinehead115 · 07-17-2004, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ikillradio

hmmm but that is the same then how do you get it back on? (the new ones)

i thought u were just replacing the shocks... but u could probably just put the new springs on the shocks then screw the bottom of the shock in and line up the top part to the hole, then just use the jack to jack up the arm and compress the spring that way...

Melt · 07-17-2004, 03:19 PM

just pop the s*** off against the oak tree in your front yard. :)

thoughthard · 07-17-2004, 11:49 PM

You can get one through AutoZone's "Loan-A-Tool" program. Put a deposit down on it, and get it all back when you return it.

**ImportFan1** · 07-17-2004, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thoughthard

You can get one through AutoZone's "Loan-A-Tool" program. Put a deposit down on it, and get it all back when you return it.

thats what i did when i put my coils on

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07-14-2004, 02:38 PM	#2
Mr. Lin Admiral Ackbar Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: home Age: 27 Posts: 10,627 Reputation level: 10	PepBoys rents them. The spring compressors are about $50 if you pay for them.

07-14-2004, 04:16 PM	#6
civicracing98 im a cc whore :/ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: wpb, fl Age: 25 Posts: 681 Reputation level: 10	yea u need a spring compressor, u will get it off but u wont get it back on

07-14-2004, 05:33 PM	#10
MessGSR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philadelphia...PA Age: 28 Posts: 19 Reputation level: 10	i got mine at sears for 40 bucks..and u will need it later for someting allways good to have around....P.S. Horsepower TV, Two Guys Garage, good shows but if u see the hondas they do... i owuldt take anyadvice from them haha

07-14-2004, 07:41 PM	#11
SeanMc300 professional asshole Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vermont Age: 29 Posts: 1,736 Reputation level: 10	spring compressors are for pussies

07-17-2004, 11:49 PM	#14
thoughthard Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: CO Posts: 102 Reputation level: 10	You can get one through AutoZone's "Loan-A-Tool" program. Put a deposit down on it, and get it all back when you return it.

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