[77rangerf150]

I can't find any specs on the max size of wire this compressor will handle. I found this same compressor on ebay for $150 with free shipping. Do you guys think it will work for the front struts? Or would it be cheaper to remove them and have a shop do it?

Hd 1 Ton Auto Strut Coil Spring Compressor Air / Hydraulic Tool Cars & Trucks - - Amazon.com

 

[Badtziscool]

It says it's rated for a max of 2200 lbs, which should be plenty strong for f150 springs. But I think it'll be cheaper to just take it to a spring shop and have them do it. $50 at most.

 

[mass-hole]

Plus, if it doesn't "work" it could be bad. I'd rather have someone do it than take the chance of getting hit in the face by a supersonic spring.

 

[77rangerf150]

Pretty sure I'm not going to find a shop to do it for $50.
As for being it in the face by a spring... that's like looking down the barrel of a loaded gun. Real smart...

Ill take my chances with the "supersonic" spring. Cant be any worse then working on split rim aircraft tires... same ticking time bomb.

 

[stevenmverrill]

Deff legit! It will pay for its self in no time also. I did mine with 2 sets of the thred all looking things that you use an inpact gun on.

 

[stevenmverrill]

Also even thow i keept it between 2 tires and never ever ever put you face in front of a spring i had on a street bike helmet lol

 

[77rangerf150]

I read your thread on the install steven, read all about the sketchy threaded spring compressor.

 

[Vozaday]

Ya I destroyed a spring compressor once, there are some really good ones but they are like $250. Don't try the $60 ones. They are meant for a car.

 

[77rangerf150]

I was thinking the one I posted a link to in the first post... looks sturdy enough.