Coil Spring Compressors

[Joe67]

OK - this may be a dumb question for most, but this is the first time I've done front coil springs on these trucks.

I am rebulding the front end on a rolling frame, no engine/body.

I'm battling with the installation of my front coil springs (ECE 1" drop springs).

I have had 3 types of compressors at my house (see below). It seems the inner diameter is just too small for the conventional, the strut compressors (2 pioeces) won't clear the control arms obviously.

I'm looking at the last one as it seems that would work best for my application.



I also have one by Snap-On that has the top jaws like that one, but a metal cupped plate that goes on the bottom. the top jaws will not come out the lower control arm opening.

This one looks like it may work, I'll drop by a buddies shop today to see if he has one.



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