Spring compressor around RDU? (1 Viewer)

[little_joe]

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.

 

[Stubby]

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.

VEVOR 3 Ton Capacity Auto Strut Coil Spring Compressor Tool 6600LB Strut Compressor with 4 Snap Joints Air Hydraulic Tool for Car Repairing and Strut Spring Removing (3 Ton Capacity) | VEVOR US

Discover VEVOR 3 Ton Capacity Auto Strut Coil Spring Compressor Tool 6600LB Strut Compressor with 4 Snap Joints Air Hydraulic Tool for Car Repairing and Strut Spring Removing (3 Ton Capacity), Sturdy & Durable and Powerful Spring Compressor at lowest price, 2days delivery, 30days returns.

www.vevor.com

There's also a 4.5 ton version on Amazon.....

https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Spring-Compressor-kit/dp/B0CGXJ9TSN?th=1

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I 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.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Pick]

I 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.

www.harborfreight.com

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 part

 

[little_joe]

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).

 

[weejub]

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.

 

[SeanLX]

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...

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

 

[S4Cruiser]

I have that tool and you’re welcome to use it. I might actually use it in a few years.

 

[lumbee1]

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.

 

[little_joe]

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...

 

[angerhater]

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.