Spring Compressor Recommendation for a 2002 Silverado 5.3L

[Gito]

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]

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!

 

[atikovi]

Just don't use a strut spring tool. Get something specifically for coil springs.

https://www.jbtools.com/atd-tools-7...essor/?refSrc=16723&nosto=productpage-nosto-1

 

[Urshurak776]

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

 

[D60]

I dunno where else to put this (nothing in the forum rules would allow it in the Product Rebates (Deals)) area), but if you're in or near PA this is a STUPID deal on an OTC Strut Tamer badged as a Kent Moore. It even looks to include the gear reduction box on top from what I can tell, making it a Strut Tamer Extreme. If I were closer I'd grab it just because - - even though I already have a new Strut Tamer. Kent Moore CH-48845 on BIN for $352 in Somerset, PA (not my auction, no affiliation, I'm in Colo!)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/205250326082

Seriously, one of our members could get arguably the best spring compressor for $350.