Is a vice required when compressing the front springs? I plan on using the sears craftsman compressor.

 

i used to rent from autozone, but i just bought a set of craftsman ones, they are great, even though they dont technically fit the tundra springs.

i had a set of harbor freight ones nearly explode on me, DO NOT BUY THEM!!!

dont buy chinese crap!

as for using a vise, i didnt, i used sand bags or carpet or foam under the spring. i dont care about scratching them up though.

honestly, with quality tools, its not scary at all. man up and just do it.

 

The craftsman compressors work fine. Just be sure that the compressors are spaced evenly on the springs.

 

I always grease the threads on them also. It'll keep you from shredding them if you do use an impact gun. If the springs are heavier I would just take them to someone with a heavy duty compressor. Cheap, safe and easy.

 

Let me ask the question a little different. If all you are going to do is compress the OEM springs enough to remove the shock and replace it - then what would you recognize. I think this would require less force than new springs

 

This is a link for the safest and best you could use!


http://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.com...qx/product.htm

 

Wow, your first post was in a 3 year old thread...Welcome to Yotatech, glad you learned how to use the search button

 

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Old thread but still getting readers! WOW who would have thought !

 

yes the link you posted is valid however your post has a spam look to it, following their sort of patterns for posting