wanna911

Anyone here use one? I tried going to Autozone to use one of their loaners but it doesn't compress low enough for short coilover springs. I would like to be able to compress and change springs quickly and easily as I try a few different setups.

Not enough droop in the suspension to get them off as is.


TIA

d15b7

hi. maybe i'm not understanding this correctly? with a typical coilover setup (with adjustable perches) can't you just thread the lower perch down a little bit and release the tension? then take off the upper mount and take the spring off that way? that's how i've always done it (about a 100 times). the only time i've ever used a spring compressor was when changing shocks on a MacStrut front suspension (stock - non coilover).

good luck
todd
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wanna911

Yes, but I'm trying to do it without removing from vehicle
AND
Without undoing control arms.

smlporsche

I had to remove the complete system and then compress the springs to remove...which will probably necesssitate the need for an allingnment when done.

d15b7

um, there is no way that i know of that you can remove the springs without first removing the coilover (shock/spring combination). am i not getting something here? (i might be totally misunderstanding). i know of no way to change the springs without taking the top mount apart off the coilover (i usually use and impact wrench set on fairly 'low' to do this)....

todd
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