Pic inside.. what do you think of this hydraulic coil compressor? Experts please!!

[Qualitywires.com]

Has anyone used something like this on thier viper? It says it will do 3/4 of a ton of pressure on the springs....is that enough pressure to compress the springs? Let me know if this is a piece of junk or not.

thanks

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HYDRAULIC COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR
*PARTS*

*Screw 1
*Spring 2
*Nut 1
*Bushing 1
*Sealing Ring 1
*Retaining Ring 1
*Piston Rod 1
*Cylinder 1
*Cylinder Screw 1
*Connection Nut 1
*Washers 4
*Lock Washers 4
*Bolt M16*40 4
*O-Rings 2
*Coil Bracket Base 1
*Coil Bracket 4
*Hand Pump 1
Capacity: 0.75 Ton
Stroke: 110 MM

 

[Mike Brunton]

AB,

The capacity of it will be enough to compress the Viper springs...3/4 ton is around 1,600lbs, which is much higher than the higest spring rates you'll find on a Viper (which top out around 1,000lbs maybe).

The only thing I would suggest is get one with some sort of protective surround. If you've never seen a 600-1,000lb spring come out of a spring compressor, well it can be ugly and can kill you.

They make models which have a couple of bars to prevent the spring from snapping out - I'd go with that.

If you are not concerned about that issue, then this one will be more than adequate to remove your shocks/springs.

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Thanks Mike!! I think this one has the safety feature. I was using a cheap screw type and it popped out on me..so I said to myself..enough of that crap!..Scared the hell out of me.

Thanks!

 

[Viper Wizard]

"Branick" Model #7200 Spring Compressor [wall mount]
Made in Fargo,ND

Branick Industries Inc.

 

[dansauto]

Chuck is correct get the branick. It is the one that 99% of garages use. It is the safest and easist to use. But why are you buying one? It does not cost much to take the spring to a shop and have them change it for you.

 

[Qualitywires.com]

Yup, I looked at the Bransnick model. It ran about $400-500 buckaroo's. I wouldn't be changing my springs that much to justify the money. The shops around here charged me $60.00 to remove the springs from the shocks.(This is after I took them off the car myself. I thought that was a bit steep. I figured this would be a nice tool to have around in case I ever need to take springs off again.