Good spring compressors

[benl1981]

Hi Guys - I've just taken out all the trim from the back seat and have the 2 new rear shocks ready to go in. Just went to supercheap but they were out of stock of coil spring compressors.

Popped into Repco - they wanted $53 for some ABV ones that looked ok.

Anybody got any cheap ones that have worked well form somewhere other than supercrap. There is no other store local

Thanks

ben

[MANWHORE]

the question comes to mind - you already went to repco. The ones at supercheap are like $40.

You're trying to save $10 when fuel + time wasted would easily cost more than $10.

[benl1981]

Good point, however I was on the way home, didn't have 50 with me and left my card at home

I thought the supercheap ones were about $30. They had 2 types I think - one for 29 and one 39 but none in stock so I couldn't see the quality difference.

Just thought I'd ask otherwise I will get the repco ones, just don't think I'll use them very much.

Or I will take the old assembly down to a mechanic and get them to swap them over, putting the new shocks together with the old springs and strut tops.....

Looking forward to new shocks..

[treo]

if you wnat to save a few extra bucks maybe you should take your new shocks and your old springs/ shocks down to a workshop and get them to swap the springs over to the new shock.

cant imagine them charging much???

[benl1981]

Thanks Treo - but I might get the tool. Might be handy to have...

[MANWHORE]

NO NO NO!!! it does not save money

they charge like $40 a shock or some rediculous price. defintely buy it and do it yourself. I was worried before, but i bought one and it's easy

[benl1981]

Just a word of warning. A local spare parts place only had $150 spring compressors, I asked is there any cheaper. The reason he didn't have the cheaper ones is that he's had a few returned broken. Too dangerous. Reckons they fractured. I guess if you're careful with the cheap ones then they should be ok. Just take precautions. i would wear safety goggles etc, stand clear just in case...

I got a local mechanic to do it. Didn't cahrge me. But now I realise th bloddy boots are shagged so will have to get him to do it again

Decided to check the fronts..the boots were shagged on those also (much worse) ..

So now the car is up on stands minus 4 shock/spring assemblies..

Have to now get the rubber boots....