rjtw

Hi all,
I'm ramping up for my next project -- changing out the shocks in my '83, along with a few other refresh items. I'll need to compress the springs. Does anyone here in the Bay Area have access to a wall-mounted spring compressor? Or can recommend a shop who has one? I'd really like to avoid using the little clamp-on compressors with the adjustable nuts if at all possible, as they scare me. (I am aware that local auto stores rent this type for low cost or free, but I'd prefer something safer).

I won't be really digging into this for a few weeks.

Cheers and thanks in advance!
Rick

The Forgotten On

DIY or Die is a shop that will rent you lift space down in San Jose. They have a wall mounted compressor IIRC. They have practically any tool you will need.

It's a DIY shop that also has trained techs on staff. Check out their site http://diyordietech.com/

Speedtoys

^^What he said. I'm there often.

rjtw

Great idea, never heard of them. Will check it out - THANKS!

Edit: Wow, I like this place. Two post lifts available and everything by the hour, not unreasonable either. Motor mounts are in my future! I see they even have a Hunter alignment machine. I’ll need a post-shock alignment for sure — DIY? I may have to look into that further!!!

GregBBRD

How great is that?

Speedtoys

Not sure if they have the alignment rack up yet..they need to dig a pit for it first.

I do like their force balancing machine.

dr bob

I don't see rates posted. What are their rates like?


I wonder if I left a $lot on the table when we hosted DIY tech sessions in SoCal.

rjtw

Dr. Bob, it looks like there’s a mandatory training class, and the basic usage fee is forty dollars per hour with a variety of discount packages available: http://diyordietech.com/diy-pricing/

nosnow

I have a hydrolic floor mounted spring compressor. Harbor freight used to sell them. I am in Fremont and happy to help swap the struts.

nosnow

Looks like Amazon sells them now.

2 Ton Hydraulic Strut Spring Compressor https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000BMGR..._xLlnDbG7N6HCH

jetson8859

Wal-Mart has similar for less than $100 with free shipping

rjtw

Nosnow, THANKS!! PM sent!

Speedtoys

Same as the HF one.

I bent the living **** out of one of those, once.

Never again.

granprixweiss928

it is. this is my friends shop. Pricing is very reasonable. You need to make appt for weekend work, they get very busy with Subaru and BMW clubs.

GT6ixer

Yep. When dealing with something that contains enough energy to rip your arm off, budget shopping could get you killed.

Here is one that won't scare the **** out of you.

https://www.branick.com/product/7600...ng-compressor/