Manufacturer | OEM |
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Part Number | 25550 |
Item Weight | 7.15 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.1 x 6.8 x 2.1 inches |
Item model number | 25550 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | Blister Pack |
Color | Multi |
Style | Clamshell |
Material | Steel |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | MacPherson 10.75 Inch Strut Spring Compressor | Set of 2 Universal Spring Compression Tools | 9.75 Inch Maximum Safe Opening | Easy to Use Suspension Tool |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | OEMTOOLS Limited Lifetime |
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OEMTOOLS 25550 MacPherson 10.75 Inch Strut Spring Compressor, Set of 2 Universal Spring Compressor Tools, 9.75 Inch Maximum Safe Opening
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- WIDE RANGE OF COMPATIBILITY: Compress most sizes of MacPherson strut springs with the OEMTOOLS strut spring compressor; Quickly and safely compress the strut spring for easy replacement of the strut cartridge or strut assembly repair
- LOCKS INTO PLACE: Safer spring compression with the broad spring contact and built-in detent pins; Strut compressor tools make changing front and rear struts safer and easier
- LONG LASTING: Forged hooks and hardened center screw make these spring compressors the safest on the market
- OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE: Heat-treated forcing screw and safety latches for locking hook to spring; These spring clamps are thoughtfully designed to be the only shocks and struts set you'll ever need
- IMPORTANT AUTO SUSPENSION TOOL: MacPherson struts are the most important element of the suspension system in many modern vehicles, and should be replaced, on average, every 50,000 to 80,000 miles
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From the manufacturer
OEMTOOLS: We Have Every Tool You Need to Get the Job Done Fast
OEMTOOLS 25550 MacPherson 10.75 Inch Strut Spring Compressor: The Right Tool for a Tough Job
MacPherson strut spring replacement is time-intensive job, and it can be dangerous if you don’t understand the risks. That's why it's so important that you have the right tools for the job. The OEMTOOLS MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor helps you safely compress and remove strut springs during MacPherson strut replacements, an important and routine part of maintaining many cars' suspension system that should be performed every 50,000 to 80,000 miles. This set of two strut spring compressors works in tandem to put equal forcing pressure on each side of your MacPherson strut spring so it won’t bend or deform during your strut replacement. These tools are everything you need to safely handle strut springs.
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Fits Most MacPherson Strut Springs9.75 inch max opening makes these tools compatible with most MacPherson strut springs on both large and small vehicles. |
Strut Spring Compressor ToolRugged safety latches make broad contact with the strut spring, and keep the tool safely locked to the spring during removal & re-installation of the MacPherson strut. |
Safest Way to Replace MacPherson StrutsThese two compressors work in tandem to put equal forcing pressure on each side of your MacPherson strut spring so it won’t bend or deform during your strut replacement. Remember to take every precaution when handling strut springs. Use a heavy duty tool such as ours. Apply equal pressure to both sides of your spring. And do not jostle the strut spring when it’s being held by the strut spring compressor tool. |
Heavy Duty DesignHeavy steel body, forged hooks, and hardened center screw hold up against the immense energy of compressed strut springs. These are great tools for mechanics, because they hold up through repeated MacPherson strut replacements. |
OEMTOOLS 25550 MacPherson 10.75 Inch Strut Spring Compressor | OEMTOOLS 25551 Coil Spring Compressor | OEMTOOLS 27035 Coil Spring Compressor | OEMTOOLS 27200 Coil Spring Compressor | |
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Purpose | MacPherson Strut Spring Compression During MacPherson Strut Replacement | MacPherson Strut Spring Compression During MacPherson Strut Replacement | Coil Spring Compression During Shock Replacement | Coil Spring Compression During Shock Replacement |
Method | Clamps, Safety Detent Pins, and Forcing Screw | U-Bolts and Forcing Screw | Hooks, Fork, and Forcing Screw | Hooks and Forcing Screw |
Material | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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THE RIGHT TOOL FOR A TOUGH JOB: MacPherson strut spring replacement is a job most people would like to leave up to a professional auto mechanic. It’s time intensive, and can be dangerous if you don’t understand the risks. If you’re a professional mechanic or DIY mechanic, it’s important to use the right spring clamp for your MacPherson Strut replacement. The OEMTOOLS 25550 MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor helps you safely compresses and remove back and front struts during MacPherson Strut replacements, an important and routine part of maintenance of suspension for cars. We’ve built heavy duty spring tools, because changing MacPherson struts is a heavy duty job. Strut Spring Compressor Kit: These two strut compressors work in tandem to put equal forcing pressure on each side of your MacPherson Strut Spring so it won’t bend or deform during your Strut replacement. Along with a sturdy bench vise, these tools are everything you need to safely handle Strut Springs. For DIY Mechanics: remember to take every precaution when handling Strut Spring. Use a heavy duty tool. Apply equal pressure to both sides of your Spring. And do not jostle the Strut Spring when it’s being held by the Strut Spring Compressor Tool. Using the right tool goes a long way to doing the job right.
From the Manufacturer
The OEMTOOLS Strut Spring Compressor is great for your shop or garage. This item is designed to compress most MacPherson Strut Spring sizes. The broad spring contact and built in detent pins help to lock the spring into place for safer spring compression. This OEMTOOLS Strut Spring Compressor quickly and safely compresses the spring for easy replacement of the strut cartridge or strut assembly repair. The hooks are forged and the center screw is hardened for long life. Note: Lubricate the threads of this tool with anti-seize compound to prolong the life of the center screw.
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ASIN | B000CMDPLM |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #190,844 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #642 in Automotive Replacement Struts |
Date First Available | March 6, 2008 |
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Customers like the ease of use of the spring compressor. They mention it's easy to handle and has safety features that prevent galling. They appreciate the performance of the tool, saying it works well and is worth the price. Customers are also satisfied with the grip of the product. However, some customers have reported issues with fit.
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Customers like the quality of the tools. They mention it's very well made, heavy duty, and has great hardware. The pins are strong enough, and the bolt is sufficiently strong enough that it'd be unlikely for them to pop out. The spring grooves were deep and rigid enough for their job, and they provide a greater sense of security than only using two.
"These are well made and worked well. I used them on two different pair of struts (Dodge Grand Caravan and Mitsubishi Galant)...." Read more
"Heavy duty, great hardware. Works good." Read more
"...Four also provides a greater sense of security than only using two--as I tightened, I was wondering what would happen if one of the compressors..." Read more
"...springs aren't going to be popping out on you, and the bolt is sufficiently strong enough that it's unlikely that you will ever need to worry about..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tools. They mention that the compressors worked well, they felt very safe compressing and decompressing, and that the tool worked well on their front struts. They also say that the tools worked well for swapping the coil springs during the installation of new stru ts on their 2000. Some customers have some comments about the tool.
"These are well made and worked well. I used them on two different pair of struts (Dodge Grand Caravan and Mitsubishi Galant)...." Read more
"Heavy duty, great hardware. Works good." Read more
"I have used this set 6 times and had no problems with it. I'm familiar with this type of compressor since the local parts store loan this type...." Read more
"...out a strut and coil spring with this compressor this weekend and it worked well. I've used other compressors before and they do not work!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the tools. They say that it's worth the price and worth the money for safety.
"...The price was right and I did as some reviewers suggested in coating the bolts on both the threaded and non-threaded areas with anti-seize compound..." Read more
"Well built, good price...." Read more
"Given that these are fairly inexpensive (nearly half what they cost at a local autozone), I decided to buy this set for personal use instead of..." Read more
"...They are worth the price and if I was going to be doing struts every week I'd build a cage to put struts in but since I only use these maybe once..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the tool. They say it works as advertised, is easy to handle, and has safety features that prevent galling. It makes the job of replacing struts easy, and customers are able to swap stru ts at home.
"...These units were easy to use with no nasty surprises and the only downside to using them is that the anti-seize is hard to clean off your hands..." Read more
"The job is complete!! This is a well made tool and I was able to perform the task easily...." Read more
"...This was the first spring compressor I ever used. Very easy to figure out how to use this safely. The safety pins are a very good addition / idea...." Read more
"...I changed the struts and mounts on my Subaru and these made the job easy. Make sure you keep them clean and well lubed(I used 30wt oil)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the safety of the tools. They mention that the safety locks make it easy and safer for the DIY guy, and the tools are suitable for springs.
"...This tool compressed the spring far enough and it felt like a safe operations...." Read more
"...It is a very dangerous tool, or very safe if used appropriately. DO NOT take this lightly! Saw some examples of very poor use on YouTube...." Read more
"These are nice very safe, they seem to grip better than others i have tried...." Read more
"...air tools so I was nervous of how that would play out but the compressor is so safe and they secure well to the spring that I felt no fear doing the..." Read more
Customers like the grip of the spring compressor. They mention that it secures well to the spring, and they have no fear doing the job. They find it easy to use and appreciate the safety bolts that prevent the spring from slipping away.
"These are nice very safe, they seem to grip better than others i have tried...." Read more
"...pins locked in place and the tool compressed the springs with no chance of slipping. FYI, I'm just a shade tree mechanic...." Read more
"...that would play out but the compressor is so safe and they secure well to the spring that I felt no fear doing the job...." Read more
"...The safety pins are a very good addition / idea. The wide gripping area on each end is great. These don't slip or shift at all while compressing...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the bending of the springs. Some mention that they are strong during use and never flexed, while others say that they only bent slightly under pressure.
"...this tool to install it on the spring means that the spring is held far more securely when the tool is assembled...." Read more
"...The pins are apparently very mild steel and bend easily. I hammered them back strait for my next use...." Read more
"...No signs of flex in the bolt under heavy compression...." Read more
"...There was no bending of the thread rod like some rentals...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the springs. They mention that the pins are too small to fit over all springs, making it difficult to fit the hooks between the rungs of the splines. Some customers also mention that it is difficult to lock the safety pins, as the spring is too big. Overall, customers are not happy with the quality and fit of this product.
"...only thing I will say not so great about them is the pins they dont fit over all springs...." Read more
"...The only downside is tight coils will be hard to work with an example... I used it on a 2006 pathfinder with federal mogul aftermarket front coil..." Read more
"...side of the heads of the retaining pins because they were too tight to push into place...." Read more
"...The spring diameter is a little too large to get the safety pins over the spring...." Read more
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Because of the depth of the hooks this compressor has to be used in a slightly different way from the way the previous generation of compressors was used. In order to install or remove the hooks, especially on the smaller springs of a Miata, it is often necessary to REMOVE the threaded bolt from both hooks in order to rotate them sufficiently to install them on the spring. Once the hooks are installed, the bolt can be reinserted, and the compressor used normally. Often the bolt must removed a second time to rotate the hooks sufficiently to remove them from the spring.
The fact that it is necessary to disassemble this tool to install it on the spring means that the spring is held far more securely when the tool is assembled. For someone who only uses a compressor once in a while, the time lost to this additional assembly-disassembly operation is unimportant. For me personally the increase in safety over other, older designs is VERY important.
Some type of clamp or vice is necessary to hold the strut in place while you compress it. I clamped the strut in place between two 2x4's held together with a couple clamps (Large C clamps or "handy clamps").
I will suggest that you consider purchasing two pair. As another review mentioned, ideally these would be sold in a 3-pack. When I was working on the Galant, one of the compressors slid around the spring leaving both compressors on the same side. At no time did it seem they were going to pop off, thanks to the safety pins, but I had to run to my local shop to get another set to pull the far side back together.
Accordingly, I bought these in addition. I used these together with the other set--using four spring compressors--and got the job done, to alleviate a stupid mistake on my part--the spring bulged. Couldn't have done it with only two and I was stuck.
Four also provides a greater sense of security than only using two--as I tightened, I was wondering what would happen if one of the compressors suddenly broke (when I was only using two) and what could I do--can't run since there would be no chance, and with it being also so close to my lap, would I get killed or seriously injured, or wind up speaking in a shrill tone of voice? Glad I got the four--it is only money, better to spend more to be safe than to be sorry later.
Springs are dangerous--can really see how easy it would be to get hurt or killed. A spring with coils almost as thick as a figure under compression is as, if not more, dangerous than a loaded gun--imagine being hit with one when a compressor breaks. Shudder!
The other brand, although it was inferior, came with a very nice storage box. BTW, the other brand is sending me a replacement safety pin. Being a DIYer, not using it every day, a storage box would be really helpful until the next 30-60-90,000 miles when the struts need to be replaced. :-)
So I knew having my own set that I will take care of would be worth it. Remember to regularly oil the threads and use it properly, and it should last a long time. By using properly I mean to set them up as near 180 opposed as possible and alternate tightening side to side often as you compress.
At this price point, using it once more than pays for itself. And I like the convenience of not going to the parts store twice for each use of a loaner. Thinking about getting a 2nd set as there have been times where one set did not quite compress it enough to get the strut nut started.
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In hindsight, I should have paid Tire Discounters the $90 they wanted to swap out both struts. I would have still had to install the finished strut assemblies, but wouldn't have had to deal with the lost hours cranking on these compressors.
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It was my first time replacing a suspension and I was scared of using spring compressor after reading reviews and story about catastrophic airborne spring.
Well guess what, I replaced my coil spring fallowing the instructions and it went perfectly!
Here are my recommendation, some of those are written on the box.
I sujest you use it, or it may shorten your lifespan.
1) Don't use and impact gun. I know it's really tempting to just zip those long bolt in 2sec, but that's how you strip them and sh*t break. I used a drill on slow setting.
2) Oil or grease, use it.
3) Tighten each bolt no more than 1 turn at the time, before doing the other.
4)When tightening, keep an eye to see if one of the bolt is flexing or not parallel with the spring.
5) Always keep the coil spring assembly in a position that if something break, you won't get decapitated.
6)When your work is done release the tension the same way you did on step 1-2-3-4-5
Enjoy!
I do suggest to OEMtools to maybe rethink the locking pins a little. Make them actually look rather than sit in place.