VEVOR MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Review / Replacing Insulator Boot (Scion tC2 / tC2.5)

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Жыл бұрын

⚠️ Note: I've seen mixed comments on the yellow plastic that goes on the yoke, but I'm leaning towards them being there to protect springs from getting scratched up. You can use the compressor with or without them.
🛒 Product link(s) at bottom of video description.
► 00:35 - Overview of Parts
► 01:38 - Installing the Yokes
► 03:27 - Using the Compressor
VEVOR sent me this MacPherson strut spring compressor to review. This is the perfect opportunity to replace the deteriorated spring insulator boots on my tC's front struts for when I eventually reinstall them.
📄 Spring Compressor Instructions: drive.google.com/file/d/1iDxS...
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@Winnipeg2024 16 күн бұрын

I've just bought this brilliant video thanks 😃

@waynetyson3951 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you 👌

@carsonharvey7188 Жыл бұрын

Do you think that bc coils would make a big difference going trd springs

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

Can you be more specific?

@carsonharvey7188 Жыл бұрын

@@VampyreX13does going from springs to coilovers hurt the ride quality or make it better?

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

@@carsonharvey7188 it will most definitely hurt the ride quality, but you will gain performance as the trade-off.

@jamblob3208 11 күн бұрын

Like that it would not really fit in the vehicle as it is so long at the side so the fine-tuning, not that that is not still pretty heavy duty of assembly to the car requires another compressor tool?

@VampyreX13 11 күн бұрын

I've re-read your question a couple of times, and I'm not quite sure what you're asking.

@jeh5c Жыл бұрын

huh id still use the classic strut compressor. but good to know there are other tools

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

I've actually been wanting this style compressor for a while. I've lowered quite a few cars using the other style, and it was never fun. This one was quick and easy to use.

@HazyJay Ай бұрын

Yeah the way the spring bulges outward when compressed isn't exactly reassuring

@winniepeg2020 Ай бұрын

I tried that on my Toyota Avensis put I'm going to have to buy this It was impossible to compress it enough with classic style

@VampyreX13 Ай бұрын

This style is pretty nice. I actually just lent it to my friend so they could change the upper strut mount on their Hyundai. They were able to easily do it without having to unbolt the bottom of the strut from the car.

@noah-476 Жыл бұрын

hey derrick if you dont mind me wondering, where are you located im in dire need of a tune on my tc or at least help and wondering if youd wanna do a meetup

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

I'm near Baltimore, MD.

@noah-476 Жыл бұрын

@@VampyreX13 damn too far but i wanna turbo my car will vf tuner support engine rebuild and turbo

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

@noah-476 there's a turbo tC Facebook group. Join that and someone there can answer your questions. A couple of users from the VFTuner forum are there.

@noah-476 Жыл бұрын

@@VampyreX13 do you know what the facebook is

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

@@noah-476 facebook.com/groups/851713602334308/

@Thatslow_B6 Жыл бұрын

I would definitely use this one over the old style. I hated it. Would move all over the place and kinda sketch

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

There's a bunch of spring compressor fail videos online showing what happens when they shift.

@rafaelvalentin5508 Жыл бұрын

How are your coilovers holding up?

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

They're still performing well and hugging the asphalt on the back roads, but the ride is definitely getting a bit more harsh for my passengers when driving in the city. I may swap them out when I have a free weekend and I'll do a video update of their condition.

@rafaelvalentin5508 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I had them on my 05 Scion xB release series but they blew out a year later. I was thinking about getting them again I currently run KYB excel G with Godspeed lowering springs it's about a 2 in drop. But I want to go lower for the summer.

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

@@rafaelvalentin5508 I've been pretty harsh with mine, hauling a completely packed cargo area, back seat, and roof rack to events in the tri-state area. I'm actually surprised how long they've held up. Fortunately, we now have a dedicated cargo hauling car, but the accelerated wear and tear to the suspension has been done so the ride it pretty rough now.

@rafaelvalentin5508 Жыл бұрын

Sounds about right but they are cheap I'm glad they work out for you. Are u gonna go back to the TRD springs or no? Or get stiffer springs when your coilovers go bad

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

@@rafaelvalentin5508 I'm going back to TRD springs for now which is why I swapped in new boots.

@djglobol 24 күн бұрын

youre supose to remove the yellow plastic storage guard. Its only for storage.

@1stcivilare 5 ай бұрын

How do you think this tool would work on the front spring of a european ford mondeo mk3? I made the left side which was a complete nightmare with tools that he using in this video, could the vevor compressor do the job to compress the spring this much? Check at 14:45 into the video clip kzfaq.info/get/bejne/edN5oLRkttuRqXk.html

@VampyreX13 5 ай бұрын

I could barely get my springs compressed enough using the style spring compressor in the video you linked. I had no trouble at all with VEVOR one.

@Gappymate 4 ай бұрын

had a nightmare with my merc, needed a ridiculous amount of compression on the oddest shaped springs, first one used three spring compressors, 1 mate pulling up the rod on the strutt and me swinging on the end cap to get the bolt on. Wasn't doing that twice so bought this product. Be very aware that while i can see its definite potential for straight springs and also offset springs with the extension piece, it consistently fired the merc springs out sideways because of the odd shape of them. Ended up doing it with the suicide clamps again.

@VampyreX13 4 ай бұрын

Wow, that is pretty scary, but it really sounds like this definitely wasn't the best tool for your application. I'm curious to see a picture of the spring in question though, if you can post a link.

@michaell.445 Жыл бұрын

You mounted it onto the spring backward.

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

If you are referring to how the spring is seated in the top clamp, I checked both pairs of clamps and they were both angled the same direction. All the matching pairs of clamps have the same angle, so no matter which one I use, one side of the spring will always be seated like that. There is a lip on the inside to keep the spring in place though.

@michaell.445 Жыл бұрын

@@VampyreX13 They want the clamping screw to be aligned with the body of the strut. There should be a diagram with your kit.

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

@@michaell.445 the diagram (see PDF attached in video description) doesn't show the strut.

@michaell.445 Жыл бұрын

@@VampyreX13go figure. The one I'm using shows a diagram and describes having it parallel to the strut.

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

@@michaell.445 can you send me a copy of your instructions to vampyrex13 at hotmail dot com?

@mufuliramark 7 ай бұрын

Looks like you've added the wrong link mate

@VampyreX13 7 ай бұрын

The link is correct, but it looks like they changed the product assigned to it to an upgraded model. I found what looks like the same model and updated the link.

@mufuliramark 7 ай бұрын

What a guy! cheers.@@VampyreX13

@BaeLasso Жыл бұрын

For me, this tool looks dangerous.... it needs two rods to balance the force, the spring could just shoot out! I recommend to use two pairs of conventional type compressors, that's the spring is caged by four compressors, and the force would be distributed to four, even if one failed, the other three would hold the spring safely in position.

@michaell.445 Жыл бұрын

It's because he put it on upside down 😂

@VampyreX13 Жыл бұрын

@lauralhardy5450 Жыл бұрын

A better option might be to use a conventional compressor on the outside of this assembly to bring the other half in to line.

@1stcivilare 5 ай бұрын

As I have a masters degree in mechanical engineering I can tell you that the user don't need to worry as this spring compressor is very robust, it probably withstands many tons of bending force so it can't pop out because of the design of this compressor. To be even safer a cage should surround it when working with the spring in case it brakes because of fatigue just when you work with it. This happened on my old Ford when I was driving and sounded almost like a gun shot. The widowmakers you are talking about are really dangerous though and are really time consuming also in case you aren't as careful as you should to be with them.