Has anyone used a spring compressor to install their own springs or do you feel it's easier to take them to the shop?

What spring compressor would you recommend? I'm trying to install my Progress springs and rear swaybar.

Thanks
Charles

 

you don't need one for the fit. it is a light car, the spring rates are fairly low just put your foot on the spring and release the top nut the spring will hardely move. for big v8's its a different story.

 

What if your foot slips, then the spring hits your nuts. Just buy or rent the right tool. Don't be stupid.

 

i believe there's a DIY somewhere on here with pics up and they didn't need to use the tool for the springs.

to each their own. if i was forum savvy i'd throw the link up, but he covered the uninstall, the cutting/editing of the plastic part, and some tips.....

it was a good diy......

 

So I could probably rent one at Auto Zone.

Charlesd

 

yeah you dont need one for Fit's but if you insist AZ will rent you one.

 

Just rent one out at AutoZone or something for safety purposes :/

But.. I have seen people just wrap the thing in a giant RUG and pop it open like that! Not that I recommend it LOL x]

 

+1 on the autozone one... its basically free... just have to make a deposit

 

you dont need one.

 

Better to be safe than sorry. Better to have a good heath plan if you want to wing it.

 

I thought I didn't need one, but since I am the type to switch suspension springs it was worth getting a spring compressor. I just bought the ones from kragen that clamp down the spring coil. You will need it if your putting back your stock springs on the stock shocks. Plus its a good tool to have just in case for future use.

 

Any particular bran?

Thanks for the help.
Charles

 

All of them are pretty much the same design.

 

The post is from tofuman! NHBP bro. Actually, the only real biatch, is when the axel falls out. Oops. But tje spring is not under tension like a ford or others. Just use your front door mat you pansies.j/k

 

Axel Needs to be your biggest worry. Read the sticky diy in the fit trix section. I layed my front shock/spring assembly flat on garage floor, stood one foot on spring, bent over, and took off nut. Didn't move two inches.
Back Needs no compressor, just step down on brake drum, spring comes right out.
Rent it from the zone if u want.
Also there is sticky diy on rsb

 

THIS

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