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#1
02-26-2004, 10:33 AM
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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  Where can I get a decent one (that won't break easily) for under $100 shipped  Rick |
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02-26-2004, 10:33 AM
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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 Where can I get a decent one (that won't break easily) for under $100 shipped Rick |
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02-26-2004, 10:40 AM
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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
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02-26-2004, 11:35 AM
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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
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#5
02-26-2004, 03:13 PM
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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.
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02-26-2004, 03:36 PM
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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 
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#7
02-26-2004, 05:03 PM
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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
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#8
02-27-2004, 01:41 PM
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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! |
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#9
02-27-2004, 02:02 PM
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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....
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#10
02-27-2004, 03:24 PM
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OK, here's the one I ordered today...
 For $28 bucks, I figure I can't go wrong... Just hope it lasts long enough to remove and install one set of springs... |
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#11
02-28-2004, 04:22 AM
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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.
"It beats pickin' cotton and waitin' to be forgotten"
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