Spring Compressor

[Lightning Struck]

Those that installed lowering springs themselves, what type of spring compressor did you use?

 

[UNBROKEN]

You need a strut spring compressor. O'Reilly has them as free rental tools. You leave a deposit until I return it but it’s free at the end.

 

[Lightning Struck]

I'll have to check, but I'm pretty sure I've got this style from back when I had my S550. Although I never used it.

 

[Cdubya]

I'll have to check, but I'm pretty sure I've got this style from back when I had my S550. Although I never used it.

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I wouldn't recommend those. get the two piece kind. They can be rented but are so cheap nowadays it is better to just buy a ser for convenience. Many have plastic storage cases too.

OEMTOOLS 27036 10.75 Inch MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor, Set of 2 Universal Spring Compressor Tool Automotive, 9.75 Inch Maximum Safe Opening, Carrying Case Included https://a.co/d/6PCYRf0

 

[WaferTech]

I wouldn't recommend those. get the two piece kind. They can be rented but are so cheap nowadays it is better to just buy a ser for convenience. Many have plastic storage cases too.

OEMTOOLS 27036 10.75 Inch MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor, Set of 2 Universal Spring Compressor Tool Automotive, 9.75 Inch Maximum Safe Opening, Carrying Case Included https://a.co/d/6PCYRf0

I've always needed 3 Strut Spring Compressors, so I bought 2 sets (4 total) from Amazon. Plus I'm not sure which set of springs I'll end up with, suspect I'll change them a few times.

 

[Lightning Struck]

I'll probably just pick up two set from the Hazard Fraught down the road.

 

[SimonsGTS]

I used these to lower both of my explorers, no issues: https://www.amazon.com/OTC-6494-Cla...otc+strut+compressor,tools,147&sr=1-1-catcorr

 

[Polo08816]

I've used these many times with a decent amount of success:

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-macpherson-strut-and-coil-spring-compressor.html