Coil Spring Compressors - OTC vs. Branick

[The Critic]

Does anyone have experience with the OTC 6637 or the Branick 7600? I want one for my house. The shop has a Branick 7400 so I am familiar with how those operate, and I have been generally happy with the adjustability of the Branick design. I am unfamiliar with the OTC's adjustment capabilities and some vehicles we have service have smaller coil springs (with fewer coils) and/or “cockeyed” springs.

Also, the advertising literature on the OTC suggests a 4,000 pound maximum spring compression capacity versus the Branick's 3,000 pound limit…not sure how relevant that will be for my needs.

6637 Strut Tamer 11 Extreme | Bosch OTC Tools

Strut spring compressors are easily accessible in the shop. Designed to help solve safe strut services for technicians.

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Model 7600 Professional Strut Spring Compression Tool - Branick

Known as "the standard in the industry," the 7600 handles the heaviest coil-over-shocks on light trucks and SUVs without needing additional adapters. It also has longer handles for extra torque. The multi-position upper spring hooks can be arranged for ultimate flexibility to fit "factory" coil...

www.branick.com

 

[Timmastertech]

Honest answer is you need both. I have the OTC and a buddy has both the 7400 and 7600 Branicks and we both occasionally run to each others shops with struts we cant compress.

 

[D60]

I was told the OTC is the best (only?) way to do GMT900 springs. I want one for that reason alone, but they're not cheap.

 

[D60]

Any progress here? I'm considering the OTC. I recently did springs on a '19 Ranger and it seemed like it might be near the limit of my (relatively ancient) Branick MST580A. I have no idea what the Ranger springs spec at. It didn't really feel unsafe, but I had to crank on it pretty good, so more like "maxed out."

I guess I could also consider a 7600 instead but that seems like more of a lateral move??

The four individual arms of the OTC look pretty versatile/adjustable?

 

[The Critic]

@D60 - changed my mind, will not be investing in one.