8MILELAKE 14" Strut Coil Spring Shock Compressor make you complete the suspension work for your vehicle that involves removing coil springs, you will need a strut compressor.It's important that you go for a heavy duty strut spring compressor due to the amount of strain the spring is under.
How to use
1>Affix one leg of tool. Hooks on both ends of leg should engage coil spring
2>Be sure that movable hex nuts are threaded onto bolt and seated in hex holes of double hook. Hand tighten bolt.
3>Affix second leg of tool on opposite side of coil spring in same manner as done for first leg. Hand tighten bolt.
4>Apply safety hooks to spring with flange and wing nuts. Assemble to each leg and coil spring. Wing nuts should be finger tight
5>Compress coil spring using hand tool or impact gun with 15/16" socket. Turn each bolt alternately so that compression of spring is equal on each side.
6>Compress until the ends of the spring are completely free of the spring seats at each end of the coil. Total compression required isusually not more than 3"
7>Remove upper bearing dust cap on MacPherson strut to expose piston rod nut.
8>Remove piston rod nut, upper bearing plate and upper coil spring seat.
9>Remove coil spring in compressed condition and set aside. Shock absorber is now exposed to be fixed or replaced
10>Reassemble all components in reverse order. Be sure coil spring seats are reassembled so that they match ends of coil spring.
11>Loosen each leg evenly and allow the ends of coil spring to contact the seat properly. Remove each leg.
12>Repaired MacPherson Strut is now ready to be reinstalled on vehicle.
Specifications:
Material: Heavy Duty Steel
Maximum Jaw Opening: 14"
Minimum Jaw Distance: 4"
Drive: 1/2"
Condition: 100% Brand New
Package Includes:
2x 14" Strut Coil Spring Shock Compressors
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Drop forged jaws & lead screws screws 350mm/14 inch both heat treated to ensure professional performance. |
Use Externally to Compress MacPherson Strut Coil Spring Permits Quick and Safe Removal or Installation of Springs |
Be designed to be the most heavy duty and safest spring compressor available |