How To Use A Spring Compressor To Change A Strut (And NOT Injure Yourself)

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How to use a spring compressor to change a strut without injuring yourself. In this video I show you the procedure how to safely compress a spring to change a strut. These spring compressors come in a few different types. The type that I show in this video is the cheapest and most common.
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@RepairGeek 3 жыл бұрын

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@hexinli 3 жыл бұрын

That first model is the exact one I borrowed from my neighborhood parts store this weekend.

@Jazc-mp889 9 ай бұрын

I bought the spring tool recently and tried it for the first time, followed instructions and took my time. It was easier than I thought it would be. Got to make sure the spring is loose on the strut before removal of the center bolt. Very good video!

@gianfrancoa 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like quickstruts as they typically sit higher and wont settle. Id rather keep the original springs as they have settled equally

@Rewd_Boy Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@ddw764 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Some of us are DIY on a budget out of necessity...

@Warhorse469 4 ай бұрын

"I used to work at a tire shop in 2006. One of the apprentices removed the middle bolt on a loaded strut, and the spring shot across the shop floor. It went through a car door and halfway through the other door. Even after 20 years of changing tires and struts, incidents like this still scare me. It's important to respect things that can be dangerous and even fatal."

@dakotaalexander9292 2 ай бұрын

Quit lying 😤

@TheBeastKane 2 ай бұрын

They're most definitely dangerous, but this never happened LOL

@jjreale7068 Ай бұрын

Thats not possible bro unless the door was made out of wet paper😂😂

@xMarkuzx 11 ай бұрын

OEM springs are good to keep thats why this process works.

@ConleyProduction Жыл бұрын

Bro you legit saved me from a denoting loaded metal spring! Thank you

@riceburner4747 3 жыл бұрын

Ppl keep sayn quick struts arent as good. I was always under the impression original springs get weak but folks are sayn quicks drive rougher. Im older & have NEVER done struts. Shocks, leaf springs, but not struts. GREAT tutorial! Thanks! I will do ur way when I do it!

@andrewpolasek5524 2 жыл бұрын

True story, quick struts (esp the Chinese versions) are junk. Buy quality shocks instead, and if you are not comfortable doing the work take the old struts to a shop and have them swap in the new cartridges for you.

@terrybyron6721 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Good attention to safety. Good idea to take a few pictures before disassembly.

@chris222233 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed!! That’s the key here. Amazing video, clear, straight to the point. He even told us how to line up the top bottom piece and the top piece. Thank you!!!!!!!! For two parts it’s 200$ but at a shop it cost me 1000$. So great full! Thanks!

@russellmohr9758 Жыл бұрын

BY FAR THE BEST TUTORIAL ABOUT THIS SUBJECT!..THANKS FOR POSTING IT!

@glasshalffull2930 Жыл бұрын

I had a professional mechanic mention to lube the screws on the spring compressors to make it easier.

@stuckinmygarage6220 Жыл бұрын

Good job on a clear and informative video. Nice on getting all your parts out and in order. I decided to go this way, because I wanted to go old school; less landfill; I'm cheap, and my time is cheaper. 🙂 Cheers

@mattrowan2680 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, nice job giving us the info we need to know. Thanks.

@vicarod 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial. My daughter's soon-to-be first car...a 1998 Deville with only 48k is in need of front struts. Already did the rears.

@tudocervera3764 Жыл бұрын

very nice demonstration sir... clean work . not sloppy at all... thank you for the great tips.

@sidefx996 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job. 99% of this is common sense but I learn better and am much more comfortable when I can see something done and you do a great job of showing and explaining the process in a safe and easy to understand manner. Thank you.

@ecartbunch8562 Жыл бұрын

Great video bro! Thanks for sharing all the tips. More power to your channel.

@cfisher2447 Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Doing a lowering spring replacement on my wrx soon and this is exactly what I needed to know. Appreciate you!

@gezkns1422 10 ай бұрын

Have you done it yet I’m tryna do it too

@cfisher2447 10 ай бұрын

@@gezkns1422 yeah dude, took some trial and error but totally doable by a novice. go rent the compressor tool from your local auto store

@UncleJohn42 Жыл бұрын

I put a 2" lift kit on my 2016 WRX and bought a set of spring compression clamps. Good thing because I used them about 20 times before I was satisfied. I went ahead and bought them because it was third time I'd rented them, the lift kit took three more weekends than anticipated, and because they looked like handy clamps to keep around. I've used them maybe a dozen times on other projects - they will also split things if you turn the hooks around. But I did have one catastrophic incident where the clamps slipped and part of the strut took off at high speed. It dented an old car and I'm still trying to find the piece. My recommendation is that while compressing or decompressing, you treat both ends like a loaded gun, keep them pointed in a safe direction, and do not put any part of your body in the firing zone - the tensions is that high. I was lucky - it only cost me a change of skivvies.

@TRUMPUSA1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that story. I thought the young gentleman in the video looked a little too relaxed and comfortable the whole time that coil spring was compressed and under very high tension.

@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee 11 ай бұрын

Very nice video. Just got home with my loaner McPherson spring coil compressor, I got the wrong version at first and had to go back. Getting ready to do my PT Cruiser struts. I'm rebuilding the entire front end and steering rack and pinion. I'm feeling a bit more confident to do this for the first time. I could have gotten the quick struts, but besides saving a few bucks, I just wanted the experience of doing one. Thanks!

@bunyip250 Жыл бұрын

Thanks from Australia. Why do the best videos show up a day late. Nervously did one of the shocks on my '94 EF Ford Falcon yesterday. Also just learnt the best ball joint remover for it was the back of an axe.

@bensancho5330 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on using the old school style strut compressor with coils on the newer style trucks! I bought a spring compressor like the one you used in your video and I’ve been prolonging the use of it to install a leveling kit on my 2019 ram 1500 DT. I think I’ll just go with the pre assembled strut lift kit instead lol

@1r2i3c4h Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’m doing it this way because Scottie Kilmer said to say away from the quick struts.

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

Scotty says to stay away from everything but Toyotas too. Quick struts won't have the same springs and likely poop quality shocks you'll end up replacing after a couple years. The car won't handle the same either.

@perryberens618 2 жыл бұрын

I just got off my knees doing one strut. I have a model you mention. No quick struts. Not benchable. Strut is Only sold in Japan. OEM. No after market ever. Your video helped.

@kazper2011 Жыл бұрын

I'm right there with you. Buying pre-assembled isn't even an option! Oem or nothing sadly

@spiridondimaris465 3 жыл бұрын

That is thebest way. Good job geek

@bobbrown5323 Жыл бұрын

Upgrading spring on a Honda crf125f to a heavy duty spring to accommodate an adult rider. This tool looks exactly like the ones a got from HF. Thanks for creating the video.

@jcberb Жыл бұрын

I have used these several times without incident. I used two pairs though just to be on the safe side. Just take your time and distribute the adjustments across the compressors as evenly as possible and they will not fly off.

@TRUMPUSA1 3 ай бұрын

Two pairs I believe is a great idea and an awesome extra measure of safety.

@2kcon491 2 жыл бұрын

"Hey, why dont you just buy quick struts?" Lmao. thanks man. this will help.

@upwhileyousleep1021 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video thank you!

@pablojunior8333 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, well i will give u an example: Here in my country, brazil, a quick strut assembly is almost NEVER an option, its 3 to 4 times more expensive.

@danielmutchler2268 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I have a 92 subaru and the whole assembly is discontinued so I appreciate this how to video

@christophercordova4671 2 жыл бұрын

I stopped to double check and thank God I did haha this video was a big help man thanks

@royj8549 Жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to score a near new Branick wall mount for $50, guy bought a shop for real estate and didn't know what it was. A good reason to do a strut swap instead of quickstrut is the better quality OEM springs. On the Ram 1500, OEM uses something like 40 different spring rates, tailored to specific trim levels / cab / curb weight. Few aftermarket springs match that. Much rather invest in quality aftermarket strut, and keep OEM springs.

@Cocinasalvaje 2 жыл бұрын

Great info thanks a lot!!!

@eoinmurphy210 Жыл бұрын

very helpfull,thank you sir.

@davidcarlin3850 Жыл бұрын

Great demonstration. I can attest from my own experience Quick Struts sometimes do not work out well. I bought KYB strut Plus series for my 2009 Honda CRV and had all types of issues with Clinking and spring noises. Luckily I saved my old strut assembly plus the spring and plan to put just the new struts into them and re-use most of the OEM parts. Do yourself a favor and Save your original springs etc. Just replace the strut using this method.

@bassfan71 Жыл бұрын

I've had the exact same experience with Monroe quick struts on my Hyundai Elantra. Oh man what a pain in the ass the quick strut assembly's were. Monroe has a manufacturing defect with their strut mounts on the quick strut assembly. The strut mounts wobble vertically! This caused all sorts of clunking, road noise, not to mention the alignment being off. Going the OEM route, it's expensive, but I know all the parts will be work.

@matthk 11 ай бұрын

Pretty sure KYB *is* OEM for CR-Vs. I’ve just changed mine on my 2003 model.

@Afrattzz1 4 ай бұрын

@@matthkyeah but the parts are not created equal. Manufacturers commission companies like KYB to build parts to their specific standards for OEM. KYB in the aftermarket is not the same quality. So in my experience, OEM is preferably the way to go.

@VOODOOphg 2 жыл бұрын

TU and sub, nice video. I wanted to add that while quickstruts are easy to install, they're also kinda junky. I own a GTI and wanted to use Sachs OE struts, a high quality strut bearing, and VW OE coils. VW uses different coils for each style of GTI (ie, auto vs manual, 2 dr vs 4 dr, etc). There is only one model quickstrut for my vehicle. What happens is sometimes the springs are not correct for all variations and cause the front end of vehicle to raise up (see Scotty Kilmer video of him doing his wife's old Lexus SUV with quickstruts... said the 15 yr old Lexus struts still rode better than the new quickstruts). Also, it is highly recommended that you lubricate the threads to decrease the damage and ease compression. I used Super Lube grease to lightly lubricate the threads on my spring compressors.

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

I have an E46 BMW and replacing the Sachs struts on the front. I'll bet any quick struts available for it are junk. Beat to do your own. Plus brand new springs on the front with the originals on the rear will probably be funny handling.

@SkyNet24771 2 ай бұрын

Great man. Thanks!

@jambatvee3803 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I replaced my Honda CRV with quick struts from Monroe and the car is a floating bed. I noticed they have thicker springs so I guess that compromises the ride quality. Planning to replace the shocks with KYBs and original springs and I hope this tool will help

@joeplanter7959 Жыл бұрын

Quick struts usually aren’t good quality either unless you’re buying a quality set of coil overs. Bilstein makes $250 struts without spring for my car, where I can get a quick strut from Monroe for $60. Which one do you think is gonna be better quality?

@OMAR6575 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video, I have a similar situation, i though going the "loaded strut " route was a good idea, however, it was not....my vehicle called for monotube coilover shocks from the factory, well "quickstruts" or loaded struts , at least the company i bought them from did fit, but it did not function well at all, first they were not monotube, hence why the rattle and did not work well at all....you have to be careful whenn buying this units...there is a reason why they are inexpensive..which i learned the hard way, i will be using this things to install my struts, once again thank you.

@nathanielhoy96 6 ай бұрын

Had my safety squints on while watching this ahahaa

@TRUMPUSA1 3 ай бұрын

Yes, guy in vid should have had safety glasses on for real. I also felt he acted a little too comfortable the whole time that spring was compressed, moving it around and all. Things can break, parts and tools can fail.

@victorlopez2143 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering why on my VW ( coil spring broke) that the mechanic didn't replace the set with a quick strut. He had mention that he had a hard time finding a replacement. Basically he just changed the coil springs for both sides). Now I'm looking to change my struts. Thanks to your video I can do the job myself and looking into in buying a spring compressor. You had mention to line up the top part with the bottom ? Orientation ?? I couldn't tell in our video..

@BaeLasso Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't change it myself, but good to know, very interesting!!!!

@virtouslist7980 Жыл бұрын

Read mixed reviews on quality and also some springs breaking after a year or two on quick struts. For my explorer to use motorcraft again I need to go this route.

@timscaife4059 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video I can find quick stretch for my car but there are about $200 more than just buying a spread so you're right

@JoshBransonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the info. In some cases, like with my Honda Element, there aren’t many great options for the quick struts, either. I’m of course, referring to the durability of the struts we do have available. KYB, for example, makes a great shock, but their strut mount on their assemblies seems to be garbage. My Honda strut mounts are still good, so are my springs, it just makes sense to replace the leaking shock and keep everything else that’s still fine, plus OE quick struts are very expensive, at least doing it this way I only have to pay for the 0E shock.

@databloom70 Жыл бұрын

I have an 06 Element and plan to do it the old school way too. I've heard negative things about all quick struts for the Element - including KYBs. Element Lifestyle channel tried out a couple of different front strut mounts (KYB and Duralast) before deciding OEM was the only way to go. So it'll be KYB shock, retain all other parts, except for the front strut mounts which will be replaced with Honda OEM, (about $50 each L/R). You should be able to just replace the shock in the rear and reuse everything else, unless you have severe corrosion or damage.

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

I'm about to replace the Sachs struts on my BMW and doubt they come pre assembled. If they do they're probably expensive.

@erikfimreite2286 Жыл бұрын

Ride quality and height usually changes with quick strtuts.

@georgehuser4711 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I'll be changing struts tomorrow on my Renault clio which is thankfully small car with tiny springs but I'm still pretty scared. Hopefully everything will go smoothly.

@RepairGeek 2 жыл бұрын

Take your time and be patient. If something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

I had to replace shocks on my 4Matic Benz without a spring compressor. The MacPherson ones won't fit as the spring coils are too close together. You have to undo the top nut and slowly lower the bottom control arm with a floor jack. It also involves completely removing the front half shafts, undoing the sway bar and unhooking the ball joints.

@ignasanchezl Жыл бұрын

Quickstruts often suck though. I installed Bilstein shocks on my 04 Jetta, replaced everything but kept the springs. Something crazy, was that the car already had aftermarket shocks on it, and they might have been quickstruts or were improperly torqued when assembled because I literally hat to cut the spring seats to remove the springs as even after grinding flat spots to put it on a vice and hitting it with a XL half inch brushless impact I was unable to take the nuts off, insane! I'm putting a minor lift spring on it later this winter.

@midiowafishing 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered a set of bilstein shocks for my nissan titan. For some reason they dont offer a prebuilt strut for it. I only bought them because the review on them was way better on a few forums than other brands. Now I have to mount the springs or find someone to do it for me.

@bbkmm1 3 жыл бұрын

For your own safety, get the professional type compressor (Branick) used. I got mine used for $150. A lot of people are selling them because quick struts are so cheap now. However, if you want OEM ride like the Honda's I have, then wall mount strut compressors are worth every penny.

@MarstaJNZ Жыл бұрын

They are like $2000 where Im from :/

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

I can't justify spending $600 on a tool I'm only going to use once. I bought a set like these but mine are double locking where the spring goes through and has a semicircle center bar to tie them together. I'm going to get a bicycle cable lock and chain the spring to my work bench. Wish I could get a wall mounted unit but it wouldn't make financial sense.

@bradh6185 2 жыл бұрын

I just changed mine. I now have a bunch of binding noise coming from the left front when I start, stop, or turn. Someone said it's the bearings in the top. Would that be in the top piece that comes off, or is it in the strut itself? What likely went wrong here? Maybe I overtightened?

@robertsuarez7024 2 ай бұрын

Question on the new lowering springs I have, for the fronts only do I have to compress the new springs?

@winstonwilliams4859 8 ай бұрын

broke 3 sets of spring compressors trying to do the top mounts on my ute. had to buy floor mount compressor to finish the job bah to so called heavy duty compressors

@garydane4056 5 ай бұрын

Also need to use this method when you get lowering springs to install them on a new strut

@bradh6185 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to do mine on my 2016 Fusion. The Allen is on top but the nut is beneath the surface. How do I get this done?

@michaelwilson2891 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this. Question: I have an old 2004 CR-V. Lots of dirt road miles on it. I was thinking about changing the shocks and keeping the springs but part of me is wondering if it would just be better to replace the entire system. I was thinking KYB quick struts. A little more expensive but could be a better option.

@Jazc-mp889 9 ай бұрын

I'd would just do the quick struts.

@johndoe5247 Жыл бұрын

Would these work on a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer, front and rear shocks ?

@snakes5506 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man ! i did not die lol

@UPdan 2 жыл бұрын

Use 4 of them and mount the strut on 2 by 4 and vise at appropriate height.

@isaacdunn6589 9 ай бұрын

Quick struts are almost twice the price of regular struts. I'll take my chances with the spring compressor.

@interstate80. 2 ай бұрын

Well if you lose an arm, it’ll cost you way more

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

I'm doing mine with some bars with double lickers and a semi circle bar to go between them. I'm also going to run a bicycle cable through the spring to secure it to my work bench. I'm using OEM Sachs struts on my E46 BMW and doubt they come in quick struts. I did my front shocks on a 4matic Mercedes with a floor jack and these make me even more nervous.

@alexmorgan3435 5 ай бұрын

Sachs struts are truly awful. Why not use Bilstein? They are higher quality and German like your cars.

@reclaimer3439 2 жыл бұрын

If one is lowering a car with lowering springs is it possible to safely release spring tension with a loose spring?

@kcb3rd 2 жыл бұрын

Great to learn this. Question- if / when I replace mine they come with spring already so, are there some cars you have to switch spring? Or, do you do it for another reason?

@plumkey197 2 жыл бұрын

Many quick struts are not up to snuff and are basically cheap clones of name-brand products. Some of these replacements will make your car ride worse than the worn-out component it replaced, since these quick struts are designed to fit several applications and won't ride like an OEM replacement. Better to put your $$ into a new, quality strut and reuse your springs for the best results. The springs seldom need replacement, unless they've been on bad roads or they're old with obvious sagging. You can always bring your old struts/springs along with the new struts down the street to your local mechanic/shop and they can swap the struts out safely in a fraction of the time it would take to use the two-piece spring compressors.

@supersabrosinho 2 жыл бұрын

I 2nd what Keith said. Fully assembled quick struts are cheap for a reason. We're also dealing with an industry that's needlessly wasteful in the interest of making profits. Those OEM springs still have a lot of life in them. Get a quality cartridge insert and repair instead of consume

@henrir4362 3 ай бұрын

Great vid. Noticed you kept the old springs. How do you tell if springs need replacement?

@RepairGeek 3 ай бұрын

The ride height. If it's low, they are probably sagged out and need to be replaced.

@andrewpolasek5524 2 жыл бұрын

More often than not, if you are not reusing the old shock you can clamp the shock shaft with a pair of locking pliers to keep it from turning instead of fiddling with the Allen wrench.

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

I have a pass through socket set I bought off Amazon. I needed it when replacing the front shocks on my 4Matc benz. The shock rods go through the top of the spring perch and mount to the fender well and theres a 3 inch recess on it and other things in the way. It was fun doing it without a spring compressor. The MacPherson ones won't fit as the coils are too closely grouped so I had to decompress them by loosening the control arm bushings and slowly releasing the tension with a floor jack under the control arm.

@alexmorgan3435 5 ай бұрын

I hate these budget spring compressors. I have compressed numerous coil springs to change shocks over the years on various vehicles and it is a job I truly hate simply because using these compressors can be so tricky and any slippage or failure could result in a spring flying out causing serious injury or fatality. I take my time compressing the spring winding the threads small amounts on each side. Some times I use 3 spring compressors as I think using 3 is safer than 2. Once a spring is fully compressed and I am removing it from a shock absorber I treat it very very carefully like an unexploded bomb. Only when I have the spring back on the new shock properly in place with the top nut securely on the top mount do I relax. I need to replace a pair of front shocks shortly and I am seriously considering buying an hydraulic coil spring compressor as I hate them so much. Sooner or later I feel my luck will run out if I continue to use them.

@hexinli 3 жыл бұрын

I think I’m being tracked 😀. I haven’t watched the video yet but actually just did this project on a 2008 Rav 4 this past Saturday without incident. The key is to stay alert, take your time, follow every caution you read and if you can, get a spring compressor with safety pins that prevent the spring from leaving the groove of the tool once you start compressing.

@RepairGeek 3 жыл бұрын

All good advice. I'll let Google know to stop tracking you now. 😁

@hexinli 3 жыл бұрын

@@RepairGeek If you are able to pull that off, I'll get all my friends to watch your videos and tell all their friends too :)

@RepairGeek 3 жыл бұрын

@@hexinli I have a better chance of seeing God haha.

@hexinli 3 жыл бұрын

@@RepairGeek Now that's funny right there!

@Crist1an01 3 ай бұрын

I have a hard time aligning the ear and the opposite end, it keeping moving when I’m decompressing the spring

@Extraxt97 3 ай бұрын

Do these work for a Ridgeline ?

@johndonovan7018 9 ай бұрын

i use an impact to compress it. no need for vise that way or even holding it too close to me.

@jptrainor 2 жыл бұрын

So the spring can fit into the recessed part of the hook with the pin retracted but cannot fit back over the lip of the hook with the pin extended, thus achieving the locking action. Have I pictured that correctly?

@RepairGeek 2 жыл бұрын

Yep thats the basic premise. Like I said in the video you can't throw caution to the wind with this. Take your time compress each side evenly and use common sense, it will go fine.

@JJ-vy7kz 4 ай бұрын

Do you have any recommendations for how to use the tool without taking paint off the springs?

@TRUMPUSA1 3 ай бұрын

I got the strut off my right front 2001 Ford Focus (65k miles) after renting this same spring compressor. I was worried the tool could slide down the angle of the coil spring so I wrapped all 4 contact points with blue painters tape to hopefully help prevent any sliding. We'll see cuz I haven't done the work yet. Only replacing the one bad strut mount (swivel bearing plate) as the struts and springs are still good.

@Jbmc65 5 ай бұрын

I bought quick struts for my truck but….. I am going to buy the new strut for my factory strut and rebuild them and have them ready for when I am going to need them. My truck only has 40k miles so I am sure it’s likely gonna wear out those cheap Monroe struts

@jomentyp1411 2 жыл бұрын

Love the chanel! Whats the size of ur garage? :D

@RepairGeek 2 жыл бұрын

This bay is 16x28

@bmarkie4103 2 жыл бұрын

How much compression do you have to compress the spring and after you decompress the spring, do you tighten that nut before you reinstall the assembly ?

@matthk 11 ай бұрын

Exactly! Nobody anywhere on KZfaq is addressing this issue! How far down do we tighten that top nut? And how does the amount of spring compression influence this?. Surely you only need to compress the spring to the point that it makes the top cap removal possible. PLUS.. over-compressing the springs makes the whole procedure FAR more dangerous.

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

I would count threads before you compress the the spring wnd when you fasten the top nut count the threads down and you should be good

@TRUMPUSA1 3 ай бұрын

I believe he said in the video you tighten the top nut all the way till it stops turning but I could be wrong.

@00taohio85 3 жыл бұрын

The springs can be different from original springs and alter the ride height and the ride quality.

@dan79transam65 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought Amazon quick struts for my yukon xl denali and the springs are not up to oem specs and now it sits to low. Gonna swap over the springs onto the new struts

@davebl9645 2 жыл бұрын

With the kwik struts you get a new spring...is the new spring necessary? the old springs should still be OK unless broken?

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

The tension won't be the same. And the shocke rebound characteristics won't be either. Better off with using the stock spring paired with the stock strut. Goes without saying a quick strut is better than a broken one but it won't handle the same with other hardware.

@ASpec818 Жыл бұрын

Any issues with using an impact to tighten/loosen the sprint compressor? This would seem a lot faster.

@caseyalexander2244 Жыл бұрын

Do NOT use an impact on these compressors. Just use a ratchet and socket. Take your time. THAT is how they are intended to be used. You see people using impact guns to save time and this is how bad shit happens.

@TRUMPUSA1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Casey. I was going to use my impact on this same compressor tool only taking my time and doing both sides evenly but after reading your comment, I think I will not use an impact because I can more easily feel the force so to speak with a socket and ratchet. 😎

@Mike-we3rb 2 жыл бұрын

“You didn’t die and nothins going flying” hahahah

@bobbybobby921 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid!!! Nice stang! You race?

@MrSonic1953 Жыл бұрын

The link for the spring compressor you are using fails. Could you update it? By the way, great video. Are a mechanic's teacher? I'm thinking of helping my son change all four struts on him 2010 Jeep Compass Limited.

@RepairGeek Жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3TLu8ie Fixed thanks!

@patmat. 2 жыл бұрын

Secure with 2 cargo straps perpendicularity, just taking the slack, don't put them in tension (spring the compressor would loosen and slip).

@mattgraves3709 10 ай бұрын

Yeah unfortunately I have a couple of problems. I drive a 2016 Suburban so there's one and the other is. It uses magna ride struts that are if I get OEM close to $1,000

@desmowizard 2 жыл бұрын

Most of the Springs in the pre-built struts out there are Garbage, they are not the same tension as the OEM ones so the car will still not drive well, you'll feel it too. If you re-use the OEM springs like in this video, you are guaranteed that the the car suspension will run like when it was new.

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

Buy once cry once.

@kenbing8 Жыл бұрын

What do you use on the old diesel Colorado?

@RepairGeek Жыл бұрын

I've never changed the shocks on it. Using these small compressors on truck springs gets sketchy. Truck springs are way stronger.

@kenbing8 Жыл бұрын

@@RepairGeek I’m doing the coilover conversion on mine, and for $50 I’ll give the clamshell version of compressor a try. I’ll let you know what happens, unless I perish!🤞🤞

@minimetro5293 Жыл бұрын

Would 4 compressors be better?

@Badrattlesnake Жыл бұрын

I used 6

@dannypalmer7701 Жыл бұрын

Would the increase height affect camber?

@robertcoyle9071 9 ай бұрын

Yes it will. Any changes in height will affect camber. If you're lowering it you're supposed to install w canber kit to bring thae wheel out. Anytime you do a strut jobor tie rods or ball joints you should do an alignment.

@machineman6498 3 жыл бұрын

I have and hate this tool. Well, more so it’s older brother, a 3 rod “coil spring compressor” from Eastwood. It slipped during a reinstall just enough to pinch my thumb. Just enough. This one hasn’t bit me yet. Oil it up and don’t use an impact.

@mike82y Жыл бұрын

would it be safer to use 4?

@RepairGeek Жыл бұрын

Possibly?

@jhonviel7381 Жыл бұрын

isnt that bump stock on upside down?

@jack002tuber 2 жыл бұрын

A preassembled strut may or may not be built correctly and tight, if I do it myself, I will know it's right. Also, many people have these changed out at the auto parts store there.

@clintondobbs3544 2 жыл бұрын

Just tried using quick struts for my Sorento, TRQ brand. Total garbage, springs are binding even after they sent me a replacement. If you want to go quick strut, at least buy something like KYB or MOOG if you can. I'm ending up having to redo the whole job with some KYB struts and mounts with the OG springs.

@TRUMPUSA1 3 ай бұрын

I just bought a TRQ strut mount (bearing), as that is the only bad part on my 2001 Ford Focus, 65k miles. lol. Was the cheapest one on the market. Idk, it seems like a quality part but since the job is already half done, I'm gonna slap it on anyway. If it lasts a year or two I'll be happy. Other brand mounts were like $47 or more and I'm frugal AF so I guess I'll see first hand if TRQ fits the bill so to speak.

@buzaidd9543 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@karlarndt9348 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! Speaking and camera all great. Audio? Get a inexpensive lavalier. Your great speaking will be improved 100%

@RepairGeek 3 жыл бұрын

Tried a cheap one. Issue was every time I cleared my throat or smacked my lips while speaking is was super loud.

@karlarndt9348 3 жыл бұрын

@@RepairGeek wrong placement.

@BoxxerCore 13 күн бұрын

I recently used spring compressors like these to change the 2 front shocks on my Fiat Doblo. I got the spring 90% compressed and one of the clamps slipped and was just barely hanging on. I had to wrap wratchet straps round of and very carefully re position itAbsolutely TERRIFYING They work great if you take your time ,

@MrSmithToday Жыл бұрын

However your hand is in the area of potential energy release. Fingers gone. Hole the strut lower down.

@TRUMPUSA1 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you. He looked way too relaxed and comfortable with that spring under tension the way it was, moving it around turning it over and what not!