Spring compressors? harbor freight

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by Comrade_Charlie, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. Comrade_Charlie

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    Has any one used these from Harbor freight? I think they might work since they have arms that reach out and grab the springs instead of having a bolt right at the springs. Im going to be pulling and installing my springs a good bit to find the right ride height and Im using a floor jack to remove the springs and it is so timing consuming.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43753
     
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    Those are going to require the strut/spring to be out of the truck otherwise you may never get it high enough especially if youre looking at the 300Z's srpings
     
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    I wouldnt be using these on my 300
     
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    harbor freight has some that are 2 giant screws with hooks at the top and bottom, you still have to remove the shock, but those are the ones I use all the time, they are great. sometimes on wacky springs you might have to put a vice grip next to one of the hooks to keep it from slipping, but other then that they are perfect.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=3980

    these ones. and they are cheap!
     
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    Ah, just cut a spare spring to see if I would need compressors to get them in and I dont, just a little help with the jack and they go in fine... getting the stock ones out are a pain but ill just have to jack the control arm with a jack.
     

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