I need a single action spring compressor and I don't really wanna spend the $245+ Snap-Off and Mac is asking since I'll most likely be using it just once on my 70....

I've never needed one before because the majority of the spring work I do can be handled right on the lift with a big spring bar, but since the subframe on my T/A is already out, I have no choice but to get one http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...icon_frown.gif

Where can I get a decent one (that won't break easily) for under $100 shipped http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_confused.gif



Rick

I need a single action spring compressor and I don't really wanna spend the $245+ Snap-Off and Mac is asking since I'll most likely be using it just once on my 70....

I've never needed one before because the majority of the spring work I do can be handled right on the lift with a big spring bar, but since the subframe on my T/A is already out, I have no choice but to get one http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...icon_frown.gif

Where can I get a decent one (that won't break easily) for under $100 shipped http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...n_confused.gif



Rick

check out ebay and see if you can't find a snap on or otc unit for sale.

this is one tool that i wouldn't co cheap on. i've had a cheap unit break and "exciting" doesn't cover the experience.

mike

I bought mine at the local parts house for $45. Nicer than than the Harbor Freight piece. Has no markings on it at all as to mfg location. Probably Ghana or Liberia or ....? Worked well.

http://kurtspontiac.homestead.com/DavidJones69GTO.html

Go to your local automotive supplier; Napa, Autozone, Pep Boys, Advanced auto and see if they have a tool rental. Usually you can get these free of charge, less a deposit. Just an idea.

I bought one online at Northern Autoparts for I think around $30. It came in a nice plastic box and is nearly the same to those I have seen at NAPA for $80.

Dave "Big Injun" Anderson
www.pontiacdragdays.com
www.geetotiger.com
http://www.pontiacdragdays.com/BigInjunPlate.jpg

I bought mine from eastwood, around $35-40 I have used it a lot and it works fine........DO NOT BUY ONE OF THESE FROM HARBOUR FREIGHT.......

http://kurtspontiac.homestead.com/Pre1964Pontiacs.html

I originally bought the Harbor freight tool, began to use it, and stopped. The threads seem to be too big and compress too quickly.

I now have the Eastwood unit MADE IN USA which I feel much better using. Works great!

Right, DO NOT buy the one from Harbor Freight. Many people have posted bad experiences here. I purchased the one from Eastwood. It's well priced and high quality.

John

1969 Firebird resto...doing my part to keep PY profitable....

OK, here's the one I ordered today...

http://images.auctionworks.com/hi/49/49212/coil.jpg


For $28 bucks, I figure I can't go wrong...

Just hope it lasts long enough to remove and install one set of springs...

Watch the welds on it! Mine snapped one of the welds while I was trying to pull my front end apart. It shifted and I couldn't remove the compressor, so I had to take it to a friends house whom had a cut off wheel and we cut the coils in three sections so I couls remove the broken part and re-weld it.


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