3 Ton Spring Compressor New addition to the Shop

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5 жыл бұрын

I Got a Shop Upgrade, I Got a Spring Compressor.
3 Ton Spring Compressor: amzn.to/2SaJrS2
My truck Bobcat is on leaf springs and I haven't even touched coil springs before I started working on the Toyota 5th Gen 4Runners. Lately, I have been doing more coil overs then I ever have and I just got the Tacoma that has coils as well. This is why I decided to buy this spring compressor. The coil spring compressors from the auto part store's were just scary and I have broken them before. Since I was doing more with coil springs I wanted to get something strong and safer.
There are companies around that will help you change springs for not much money. I wanted to get some so I had control and didn't have to wait for someone else to do the job. This might not be the final answer but it is a great middle step.
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@philpots 8 ай бұрын

I was working on a strut / spring with the cheap spring compressers when bang and before i knew it the spring flew past my ear it happened so quickly this tool is great

@davidjones6616 10 ай бұрын

I just got one arrived today so pleased after watching your video, last time I did a spring I used the manual clamps and the spring nearly took my head off. Now I will feel more confident. Thank you

@aaronakiyama 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this vid. Been going back and forth on ordering one of these. It's so hard to get good information from the Amazon reviews. "It's great!" "It sucks!" Seeing it in action is helpful.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

I've had it for over a year now and have used it a few times and it's holding up. But I did have to give it some love when I first got it.

@todayintheshopbanksy5904 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review, just about to buy one. Looks so much safer.

@RedRockCrawlers 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! I cut my hand open once using those Auto parts store spring compressors you speak of. After that I the springs down to my mechanic and had him press them on the new shocks. That will be nice to have for sure!

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it costs $20 a spring down at the auto parts store, so 5 sets of springs and I could have bought this.

@DeadEnDCrew 3 жыл бұрын

im glad i saw this video im planning on buying one of these soon I too have a suspension overhaul to tackle this summer on my car. im gonna save this video for future ref. life saver!! thank man. =)

@mvfd1224 4 жыл бұрын

Little trick I did with mine, I use an old tie down and wrap the body of the tool and coil spring together incase it pops out it doesnt go flying across the shop.

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea, isn't that also the reason of the chain

@johnnyxcalade 5 жыл бұрын

It’s like you read my mind. I was shopping for a compressor to do the lift on my TRD PRO. Will order this on Amazon. Thanks!

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

It works great after you replace the hardware, haha. Hopefully yours shows up in better shape then mine.

@johnnyxcalade 5 жыл бұрын

Are you in the Bay Area? It looks like you were at the Delta in one of your videos.

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyxcalade -- I live in the Sacramento area. But I do travel to the Bay area.

@Delmar829 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this great info.

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for commenting

@philtowle4683 3 жыл бұрын

You should always leave the jack down as it prevents corrosion and damage to the rod.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestion

@mordantly 2 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 a smear of grease on your shaft once in a while fully extended is a good practice.. especially on these cheap "chrome" plated ones.

@SnailTrail4x4 2 жыл бұрын

@@mordantly that's a great suggestion, thanks

@ANDY-we7mr Жыл бұрын

hi thanks for sharing that defo better than them coil spring compressors that looks more safe and secure

@michaels.3694 4 жыл бұрын

Just had a bad experience with one form E-bay that looks just like this. The top thinner square tube mount ripped right in half and failed before even compressing my spring for the Toyota Tundra. It needs to be refabricated with at least a thicker square tube in my opinion.

@Vhrodriguez91 5 жыл бұрын

“It’s big it’s, heavy and long” that’s what she said 🤣🤣🤣

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

Oh you have been talking to her too 😁

@Tainowarrior-js3cj 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂💀💀🤣😂🤣

@monkeydude3987 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Going to order one soon for some projects at home. The link is dead, so you have any idea if it’s still the same one now?

@mustyolomi2683 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. How did the spring compressor go with the tundra/other similar sized pickup truck/lift kit suspension? Is it reliable with the 3 ton rating? Thanks!

@johndiaz7240 5 жыл бұрын

As always good info.

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John... I am excited to have this in my shop, it will help with bigger projects. It's not for everyone, but it's going to be great for me.

@datadogie 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the one ton setup. Once used I intent to sell on Ebay. This will still work out much cheaper than a garage.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Agree

@alexmorgan3435 7 ай бұрын

I just bought one of these hydraulic spring compressors but NOT an unbranded Amazon/Ebay cheapy. I bought a Sealey 1500kg one which cost quite a bit more but hopefully it will be durable, not fail with the risk of seriously injuring or killing me. I have used the budget spring compressors quite a few times over the years to replace struts and never once felt comfortable using them, like handling an unexploded bomb. The time had come to put safety first and spend a little more. Also the job takes a fraction of the time it did previously, so not only issues of safety for getting an hydraulic press but making the job so much quicker.

@virgilpaul7857 6 ай бұрын

Very nice video thank you.

@samking4179 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I read the reviews on amazon ... not good. I would love to pull the trigger on this and buy it but not after what I read on amazon. Glad you are having good luck with yours!

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

I think with the understanding that when it comes to you it's not going to perfect, than a little mechanic love it works great

@dewaynerose7875 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir....it is absolutely necessary to put the jack all the way down because the exposed shaft will rust over time if it's exposed to the open air long enough. Hope this helps, Dewayne Rose

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great advice, thanks for letting me know

@carloscruz-cruz3943 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you used Tundra coils. Exactly what I needed. By the looks of it they were TRD struts right?

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they were

@rzuchinski 2 жыл бұрын

i have a 2016 Subaru Outback ... bought this exact unit... worked ok for rear spring(i bought HD to replace and put on new struts..).. had big issue with front coils... the spring diameter was larger than the largest black cast iron grooves,,, furthermore i could not get enough travel do to the spring length along with its pitch... i even flipped the top red bracket that mounts the black fixture to give extra travel... still no good... the angle of these cast iron fixtures does not match the spring pitch either.... the only way I was able to make this rig work was to insert top fixture into spring and Velcro wrap it to keep from falling off...bottom fixture i unorthodoxly grabbed the bottom of the strut... had to use a plywood spacer wedged into the connection so it was straight..... then when the strut bearing cap came off the strut shifted way off center....needed to use a heavy duty bar clamp ...one pad against the plywood.. the other on a coil to pull it closer into position othewise it would never go back together... yes i had the safety chain on .. wish they had a better holding fixture for this unit

@garage2umobilemechanicandt717 2 жыл бұрын

Never use these spring compressors without safety chain, there supplied for a reason, great video, just found you, i'm about to retire now due to health, mine is an air operated compressor but basically the same, found you trying to see how much to sell mine for :-)

@SnailTrail4x4 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion

@joeheran1965 11 ай бұрын

What is the chain for?

@arwelagrimachinery 2 ай бұрын

Tbh did the spring on a Ford Ranger , had to put 4x of the normal screw compressors on and all of them were bending the thread 😵‍💫

@billybobbarker3175 3 ай бұрын

I just bought one to change out the shocks on the front coil springs for two of our Chev trucks. I have used the clamp and screw style before. Always terrified of major injury with those. With this unit, I feel very safe and confident. The one I got is an update from in this video. It includes better hardware and a safety chain. The price of safety is peanuts compared to what could happen with the bolt clamp style. Happy and no regrets with my purchase, even if I only use it once.

@Winnipeg2024 16 күн бұрын

Have you got a link to the update one 🤔

@m1u2j1o9 3 жыл бұрын

Hey correct me if im wrong but is that top piece (the one that you said the holes are not lining up) upside down. im pretty sure if you flip it you can compress the spring further.

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

That might be possible, I'll have to try... I don't use this that often

@Thewolverine691 Жыл бұрын

i use the 4th bolt hole down so that the jack doesnt have to travel so far and risk of rust or bent hydraulic rod. two three pumps and your spring is compressed compared with 7 to 10 and youve only just got to it.

@RingZero 4 жыл бұрын

How is the compressor holding up? I noticed you didn’t use the chain, I would use it. Appreciate the video

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

I've only used it a handful of times over the past year and it's holding up. It definitely works for the hobbyist. Yeah I should have used the chain, and honestly I'd probably use some strap because chains are good at a quick shock of expansion

@rathman4601 4 жыл бұрын

I just received mine today. Totally terrible. It couldn't compress OME front coils. The square stock started bending halfway in and the there's so much play in the attachments that caused the coil spring to bow forward as I compressed.

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what were the OEM coils out of?

@rathman4601 4 жыл бұрын

SnailTrail4x4 😂 not the OEM, ARM 2887 Old Man Emu.

@babugaikwad8483 4 жыл бұрын

How much price

@ArturoGarciaMX 17 күн бұрын

Hi great tool! Your amazon link is broken please update. Thanks!

@GR4P3S Жыл бұрын

Would this work on king and fox 2.5 strut springs? which have a tighter gap between the spring coils

@9FOBLOCCUZ 3 ай бұрын

will it?

@outdoorzone 4 жыл бұрын

I assume this would work good to change springs on a side x side???

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

The limiting factor would be the diameter of the spring, but this should work well. Just make sure you check all the bolt

@alfredrofe 5 жыл бұрын

The engine hoist I mades one years ago use a hydraulic unit of a similar stroke, looking back I see that the exposed parts of the "chrome plated Piston rod" which is exposed during extension seems to be prone to corrode over time if it is not contained in the hydraulic tank and when you need to use that portion of the ram it is not kind to the seals, so keeping it inside the foreskin has some long term benefits

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome advice. Thanks for the heads up!

@stephenmcgraw3610 4 жыл бұрын

Wow seeing that it broke stay away from that it’s not safe

@roguetune03 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought what looks to be the same exact compressor on Amazon. How has this held up over the past year?

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

I've only used it a few times over the last year but it's doing well. Just check the bolts and make sure to use a safety strap

@micks209 4 жыл бұрын

Looking to buy this to remove some springs for my tundra as well, shop charges 50-100 bucks to disassemble I think it's worth a shot to try it at that price, thanks for the review.

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely use every safety precaution when using these, and as long as you don't mind doing some minor modifications to make it correct I think it's a good buy

@TonyRomeNewMoney 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one. Do you think it makes more sense to flip the top part upside down? The gusset location would make more sense with it on top because the force of the spring is pushing upward

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I believe we did that also

@rzuchinski 2 жыл бұрын

i had to on my job else there wouldn't have been enough stroke / travel... also the gusset is just as strong to the joint either position... one way its in tension...other is compression

@johndupuis5007 5 ай бұрын

It could rust or get damaged if left up the chrome shaft is sealed on any Jack.

@shaunbuxton1990 11 ай бұрын

Will the sprig seats fit between the coils on a on a 3rd gen Tacoma. The coils don't have much room between them.

@9FOBLOCCUZ 3 ай бұрын

will it tho?

@07350zhr 2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna get one of these for my armada do you think it will work for those shocks?

@SnailTrail4x4 Жыл бұрын

Probably it came with different size spring holders

@touyang9728 5 жыл бұрын

how has this held up so far? how many coils have you done using this?

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

I've only don't a few sets, maybe two more since this video. But everything is working great 👍

@RippSnortin 2 жыл бұрын

Are you still happy with it? I would put a strap or chain to keep the spring from shooting out if that is a possibility.

@SnailTrail4x4 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I only use it a few times a year, it's definitely not an commercial product, but it way better than the little claws. And definitely use safety

@sunilcherianpullockaran8817 4 жыл бұрын

A word of advice, never, never ever use pneumatic or electrical assistance to unscrew or screw on the shock abosorber top hat/bearing assembly. It should only be done by hand using both the assistance socket levers comprising the allen key or torx key and spanner. I learned this the hard way by ruining brand new shock absorbers by Bilstein for my Chevrolet Cruze. The long spindle of the damper should never be spun at high speed which is directly connected to precision elements and valves inside the damper or shock absorber.

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks for the advice

@micks209 4 жыл бұрын

I just did this yesterday but running it down with an impact gun and now the top hat bushing is not compressed with the top nut tightened all the way down. I haven't took it apart to see what caused this issue but I hope I didn't ruin my bilsteins either. Can you tell me what happened to yours?

@sunilcherianpullockaran8817 4 жыл бұрын

@@micks209 I am not sure what your issue could be but in my case the internals became loose and there is thudding noise from inside the shock damper at low speed driving which was not there before I changed the top hat bearing. The top hat bearing is not the cause for the noise in my specific case. My only advice is to only use hand tools that are not powered to assemble the dampers into the vehicle. I am living with the thudding noise below 30kmph which is minimized or drowned out at higher speeds. The top hat is not meant to contact the body of the car but there should be a space of about half a centimeter.

@micks209 4 жыл бұрын

@@sunilcherianpullockaran8817 Took it apart today only to find out that I forgot to put the bottom bushing and washer back in place..I did one side correctly and rushed the other one and some how missed it once it was all mounted up. The top bushing actually seated when it was preloaded up until I went to put it back on the truck with the suspension load on the ground that's when I noticed something was wrong. The strut seems to be fine but this time around I didn't use an air gun to reinstall.

@jeffmee763 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Just to let you all know will not do a Chrysler town and country and others with 215mm o/d springs sill trying to buy bigger shoes for it. Jeff

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

That's great to know, thanks for the information, sorry it didn't wor for you

@elttabykcir 2 жыл бұрын

It was probably upside down, maybe that's why the holes wouldn't line up. You should have flipped it over and tried it again.

@SnailTrail4x4 2 жыл бұрын

Ill try

@brianwildgoose6454 4 жыл бұрын

Top slide upside down

@m1u2j1o9 3 жыл бұрын

sure is

@blainesmoller9800 3 жыл бұрын

What is the specific brand of this one, very interested?

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Link in bio

@1marktran 5 жыл бұрын

What happen to the safety chain

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

There is a safety chain.

@jeffmee763 5 жыл бұрын

Hi will it take of town and country front springs as I need to do my shockers thanks. Jeff

@SnailTrail4x4 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure, what is the OD of that spring? The compressor comes with two spring holders, a normal and a large.

@jeffmee763 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I will try then on a Chrysler and let all know Thanks again. Jeff@@SnailTrail4x4

@rzuchinski 2 жыл бұрын

it didnt fit my front 2016 subaru outback

@BillyRay501 3 жыл бұрын

You think I can use this on atv springs

@SnailTrail4x4 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe... I don't know how large UTV springs are so it's hard to say

@JOATD 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these and I received it yesterday. And it is in bad shape also a lot of scratches it looks like it's used. I called the company and I told them that I wanted a new one. They told me that they would reimburse me $40. I told them no, that I wanted a new one and they just sent me another email saying that they were reimburse me $90. The Bolt that you showed on your channel is the same Bolt that was laying in the box and it was scarred up the exact same way. Lol dollars

@SnailTrail4x4 2 жыл бұрын

It is cheep china for sure, but better than the claws

@tonycotta6602 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at it you could have built it for a fraction of the cost you have about 15$ in materials looks like not much welding required you used cheap bolts you could have used grade 8 fasteners not no grade brand bolts.Will be building one in future will post video .

@jusblazzinshabazz6794 3 жыл бұрын

Can you build 1 for me ?? Jlmk how much

@charredskeleton 4 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS it down. Otherwise the ram will rust.

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Great point, thanks

@frederickjamesmetcalfe9040 2 жыл бұрын

Ok top.upside down.have to rap.the chain around spring keep.pring in

@tomcrypto9982 Жыл бұрын

They want to charge me $200-250 to put my coilover together when I can just buy this for $100

@iamasmurf1122 3 жыл бұрын

I would probably get a higher quality one ☝️ thanks for the demo though

@zaidalgailani5252 11 ай бұрын

you take the whole jack out , you better lower the top down two holes

@dancollins8453 25 күн бұрын

The holes for the top part didn’t line up because you had it upside down.

@tonnyhai3644 4 жыл бұрын

Seem like unsafety i wouldn't never buy it

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your opinion, what are you looking to buy instead?

@rs4b768 4 жыл бұрын

Alixpress

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Is that another brand?

@1stcivilare 5 ай бұрын

Hi, looks great, I have decided to replace the "widowmakers" with this one or perhaps the less space consuming in this link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qJOeYNCj3czYZoU.html . The part you are talking about in the end of the video: What is supposed to be be purpose of pushing it down to the bottom again? I can only see that the hydraulic piston is more protected from scratches and corrosion so it won't start leaking because of this anyway. Regarding safety btw: consider the unlikely event that that spring breaks due to fatigue or something when working with it, it can shoot a part of it right through your body, when I was going out from the parking lot in my old Ford the spring broke and it sounded almost like a gun shot when it broke in the top of the spring which it most commonly does if it brakes. I would recommend a cage or something around or that you wear strong protective clothes when working with it if you do it a lot. Is there a safety pin for the "jack piston" btw? I guess it will never fail that quickly but what happens if the jack fails and looses pressure very quickly? I would compress the spring and then put a screw in and release the pressure while working with the spring.

@MrWeaponlord Жыл бұрын

Three year update still going strong???

@MrMiami305Miami 4 жыл бұрын

I don't understand how Amazon and ebay still allowing the sell of this product.

@stephan4490 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you say that? Is there a safety issue with it?

@MrMiami305Miami 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephan4490 see my original post below, the darn thing broke the first time I used it

@stephan4490 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not see your original post, did you get yours from Amazon? What part broke? The reason I ask I have a old Clarke compressor that I cannot get the cylinder for so I got this same one from Amazon because it looks the same except the arms that hold the spring and how the cylinder attaches is also different, I appreciate your input.

@MrMiami305Miami 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephan4490 I posted a link with pics of the broken piece. Cheap materials, made in China and the price says it all, see my reply to Snail Trail 4x4 three weeks ago,

@MrMiami305Miami 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephan4490 OMG....I received the tool today and it was a near death experience, I compressed the old spring removed the shock, no problem, went to put the new shock, compressed the new spring, thank god I was on a kneeling position, pushing the lever by hand when I heard the LOUD explosion like sound and felt my heart in my throat.......the top holder broke off, see pics on link:drive.google.com/open?id=1DFnHuda8H5kOmUgdLu0KCNV8ewIf_NJQ

@charredskeleton 4 жыл бұрын

Use thier hardware. Just need an impact to aide in the crossthreadding !

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Once crosstheeaded it will never come undone

@charredskeleton 4 жыл бұрын

@@SnailTrail4x4 self locking too! Lol

@Mr78burnside 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these. It was from Vevor through Walmart. Terrible purchase. When i assembled it, and put my coilovers in it to compress, i discovered that the pressure release valve didnt work It was conpletey jammed. Fortunately i found out BEFORE i compressed the spring completely or else i would have been completely screwed with the compressed strut stuck in this contraption. It was still a royal PITA getting the strut out. Others' experience might be different. My advice: DON'T BUY. IT'S CHEAP COMMUNIST CRAP. I'll follow up post if i do or do not get my money back...

@markbrock4427 Жыл бұрын

I was going to buy one but read some poor reviews, a friend has a Sealey (UK brand) and has been using it regularly for 20+ years, 3 to 4 times the price of the cheap one but well worth it to avoid injury.

@THE_ONE_86 6 ай бұрын

I received my vevor version of this yesterday, complete crap doesn’t even sit level on the ground with the feet attached

@app3127 Жыл бұрын

Obere Federaufnahme ist falsch montiert.NoGo.

@sarcasmmuch8905 4 жыл бұрын

piece of crap they say

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Who is they?

@ibew7091 4 жыл бұрын

SnailTrail4x4 read the amazon comments

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Well you can read them or watch my video. Using the compressor clamps are scary and dangerous. I feel much safer using this compressor. It's also on the cheaper side because most all the others are $500+ Yes it did come with broken hardware, and it needed to be tweaked, but once I made these edits it works great

@tonycotta6602 4 жыл бұрын

It's just cheaper to buy my struts on rockauto they come complete for what you pay for one at your local parts store that set up you have is not safe it is cheaply made in china cheap.

@SnailTrail4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Those struts arnt the same as Bilstein with a lift

@the_proffit76 4 жыл бұрын

Be aware the quick struts springs can be worse than your old spring.