G Gito Joined Aug 30, 2009 Messages 879 Location CA Apr 8, 2024 #1 Will be removing the front springs on my 2002 Silverado (5.3L) and need a solid spring compressor that will not fail and send me to the hospital. Any recommendation is greatly appreciated.
Will be removing the front springs on my 2002 Silverado (5.3L) and need a solid spring compressor that will not fail and send me to the hospital. Any recommendation is greatly appreciated.
JHZR2 Staff member Joined Dec 14, 2002 Messages 52,976 Location New Jersey Apr 8, 2024 #2 I use Klann compressors as are prescribed for the very heavy and long springs on old MB diesels. I have a Klann more standard design I’ve used on struts. I’m sure they have other quality made ones that will meet your need. Be safe!
I use Klann compressors as are prescribed for the very heavy and long springs on old MB diesels. I have a Klann more standard design I’ve used on struts. I’m sure they have other quality made ones that will meet your need. Be safe!
A atikovi Joined Apr 27, 2010 Messages 18,756 Location Suburban Washington DC Apr 8, 2024 #3 Just don't use a strut spring tool. Get something specifically for coil springs. ATD Tools 7549 Coil Spring Compressor Buy ATD Tools 7549 Coil Spring Compressor with an everday low price and fast shipping! ATD Tools 7549 | JB Tools www.jbtools.com
Just don't use a strut spring tool. Get something specifically for coil springs. ATD Tools 7549 Coil Spring Compressor Buy ATD Tools 7549 Coil Spring Compressor with an everday low price and fast shipping! ATD Tools 7549 | JB Tools www.jbtools.com
Urshurak776 Joined Aug 21, 2012 Messages 1,387 Location South Carolina Apr 8, 2024 #4 Advance, Napa and Northern tool have the same design @atikovi linked above. These are the ones you want. Local cost should be around $45. You may be able to just rent the tool for free also, so ask them. Be safe! (You mess up with these, you may not even need to worry about the hospital....) Napa has them for $23: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7760006?cid=paidsearch_shopping_dcoe_google
Advance, Napa and Northern tool have the same design @atikovi linked above. These are the ones you want. Local cost should be around $45. You may be able to just rent the tool for free also, so ask them. Be safe! (You mess up with these, you may not even need to worry about the hospital....) Napa has them for $23: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7760006?cid=paidsearch_shopping_dcoe_google