Coil Spring Compressor

[john g]

I've removed the 4 Bilsteins from my car, (x/flow, live axle) got the front springs off without a spring compressor but the rear springs need a compressor. I've twice ordered a set only to return them because they won't fit in between the spring coils/bindings. Therefore, can anyone recommend a set and where to purchase them from please.

[Jonathan Kay]

There's one offer in the Equipment Register: Tonbridge/ Sevenoaks.

Jonathan

[paul richards]

John

I can remove springs if you let me have them. Bring them when we replace my diff. 

[paul richards]

P.S. I think people have used spring compressors like these but they are not cheap. Probably ok for front springs but nor sure if they are long enough for rears. 

[revilla]

I've used polyester ratchet straps before. With a couple of straps around opposite sides of the spring you can usually compress them enough to get them on or off.

[StevehS3]

Same as Andrew above. I used 1" ratchet straps which worked for the fronts and rears.

[john g]

Cheers lads