Who makes a good coil spring compressor? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DT1 · 12-10-2009, 04:30 PM

I'm gearing up to rebuild the front suspension on my C-10.
I need a source for a reliable/safe coil spring compressor.
I've searched and most that I see look pretty chincy. Anyone know of a good one?

Hottrucks · 12-10-2009, 04:48 PM

you can do it with out one its realy easy and just as safe....

jack up the truck place it on stands...remove wheels and discs...then you can place the floor jack under the lower A arm loosen up the upper and lower control arm castle nuts.. strike the spindle along side the taper of the ball joint it will pop loose then jack up slightly remove the castle nuts and lower jack slowly.till it rests on the stands then release the tension from the spring...the rest is just a bunch of tie rod ends you could use a picle fork that you can get from any parts store..they even have them to lend

hayhauler71 · 12-10-2009, 05:15 PM

Never needed one on truck springs just on the cars.

mclairmo · 12-10-2009, 05:28 PM

I got my inside style compressor from Harbor Freight for cheap and it works fine. Use a chain, too.

PanelDeland · 12-10-2009, 05:53 PM

Hottrucks has the plan but put a chain thru the spring and control arms and put a bolt and nut on it.If the spring jumps you can just watch it stay in place.There is a video on here somewhere on doing a spindle swap.Taped by seeten and the "Worthless" gang.

DT1 · 12-10-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

you can do it with out one its realy easy and just as safe....

jack up the truck place it on stands...remove wheels and discs...then you can place the floor jack under the lower A arm loosen up the upper and lower control arm castle nuts.. strike the spindle along side the taper of the ball joint it will pop loose then jack up slightly remove the castle nuts and lower jack slowly.till it rests on the stands then release the tension from the spring...the rest is just a bunch of tie rod ends you could use a picle fork that you can get from any parts store..they even have them to lend

Right after I posted I realized that I could do it without it also.

usmcchevy · 12-11-2009, 01:13 AM

You can borrow it from Advance, autozone or any other parts store with a rent a tool program.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-11-2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

You can borrow it from Advance, autozone or any other parts store with a rent a tool program.

This is what I did. My truck didn't have a motor, trans, or hood when I rebuilt my front end and I was afraid there wasn't enough weight to hold the nose down as I popped the spring free.

CUSTOM_1O · 12-11-2009, 01:48 AM

Ya thank god we dnt need them compressors half of em suck ne ways

12-10-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Who makes a good coil spring compressor? I'm gearing up to rebuild the front suspension on my C-10. I need a source for a reliable/safe coil spring compressor. I've searched and most that I see look pretty chincy. Anyone know of a good one?

12-10-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Who makes a good coil spring compressor? you can do it with out one its realy easy and just as safe.... jack up the truck place it on stands...remove wheels and discs...then you can place the floor jack under the lower A arm loosen up the upper and lower control arm castle nuts.. strike the spindle along side the taper of the ball joint it will pop loose then jack up slightly remove the castle nuts and lower jack slowly.till it rests on the stands then release the tension from the spring...the rest is just a bunch of tie rod ends you could use a picle fork that you can get from any parts store..they even have them to lend __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

12-10-2009, 05:15 PM	#3
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Who makes a good coil spring compressor? Never needed one on truck springs just on the cars.

12-10-2009, 05:28 PM	#4
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Who makes a good coil spring compressor? I got my inside style compressor from Harbor Freight for cheap and it works fine. Use a chain, too.

12-10-2009, 05:53 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Who makes a good coil spring compressor? Hottrucks has the plan but put a chain thru the spring and control arms and put a bolt and nut on it.If the spring jumps you can just watch it stay in place.There is a video on here somewhere on doing a spindle swap.Taped by seeten and the "Worthless" gang. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-11-2009, 01:13 AM	#7
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Who makes a good coil spring compressor? You can borrow it from Advance, autozone or any other parts store with a rent a tool program. __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

12-11-2009, 01:48 AM	#9
CUSTOM_1O HaV0KSR559<~~~ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 151	Re: Who makes a good coil spring compressor? Ya thank god we dnt need them compressors half of em suck ne ways __________________ ...1969_CUSTOM_1O FLEETSIDE_LONGBED V8_THREE-FIFTY [COMPLETE-EDELBROCK] [PERFORMANCE-SERIES] [CAM_CARB_MANIFOLD] ...TURBO-400_TRANNY... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363372



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.