I know I can rent one from the chain parts places, but the ones they rent out scare me. Does anyone around the RDU area have a proper coil spring compressor I can borrow for a few days? Happy to pick it up, drop it off, provide some beer or cash.
Spring compressor around RDU?
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I don't have one, but a buddy up in Virgina bought one of these.....I wouldn't use it in a commercial shop, but for a home garage.....$130 ain't bad at all.
www.vevor.com
There's also a 4.5 ton version on Amazon.....
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There's also a 4.5 ton version on Amazon.....
I have this. Works fine and doesn't take up floor space.
www.harborfreight.com
MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Set
Amazing deals on this Macpherson Strut Spring Compressor Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
This is identical to what I "rented" from Advance... they worked well, I was a little skeptical but was never in fear I was going to die/lose a body partI have this. Works fine and doesn't take up floor space.
MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Set
Amazing deals on this Macpherson Strut Spring Compressor Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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Eh, maybe I'll just rent one of those anyway. Not interested in buying as this is a one-time thing (for the 4th time or so).
Its been awhile (like 9 years), but I believe you buy it then return it and you don't really pay for anything.
Yep, Advance and Autozone have both have rental/loaner tools.
not sure why the link title says down, it takes me to the loaner page for spring and strut tools...
not sure why the link title says down, it takes me to the loaner page for spring and strut tools...
I have that tool and you’re welcome to use it. I might actually use it in a few years.
I rent from Advanced as well however the quality of the rentals is very hit or miss.
I rented one with the threads all boogered up. I still tried to use it instead of doing the right thing and returning it. The nut on the compressor seized in the while tightening it down. I was able to back if off safely but I got a shower of glitter.
BTW, for a spring replacement, I rent two sets. One for the old spring and one for the new spring. It makes the swap go much faster.
I rented one with the threads all boogered up. I still tried to use it instead of doing the right thing and returning it. The nut on the compressor seized in the while tightening it down. I was able to back if off safely but I got a shower of glitter.
BTW, for a spring replacement, I rent two sets. One for the old spring and one for the new spring. It makes the swap go much faster.
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Thankfully I can walk or ride my bike over to Advance, O'Reilly's, AutoZone so when I'm ready I can check them all. And I'm not in any rush, in 2 weeks I'll have nothing but time...
I will add I have a fear of these things, had a friend experience a failure and the spring popped loose and hit him in the face. broke his jaw and shattered quite a few teeth.