Tip to easily compress springs at home without scratches

Hey guys- Here is a quick cheap and easy solution for compressing springs at home to assemble your coil overs.

All you need to buy is this 3M film and spring compressor attached below. I'm sure you could find something around the house to substitute for this film but it is durable and stays in place. I've tried many spring compressors and this is my favorite for an at home solution. The jaws are small and easily slide in and out between the coils.

$48 ABN Coil Spring Compression Tools - 2pc Durable Coil Spring Clamps Strut Spring Compressor Tool Set with Safety Guard

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S4MV7KP?ie=UTF8

$20 3M Clear Paint Surface Protection Vinyl Film (6" x 60")

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VG8DS0?ie=UTF8&th=1

I like to put two layers on the film on the four points where the compressor jaws make contact and ratchet down five turns per side until you can slip the top cap on.

Before someone asks- the sriracha is a 50/50 blend of synthetic grease and oil as lube for firearms and truck stuff. Highly recommend.

 

I hear Sriracha helps.

 

Spring scratches I've seen it all

 

Fair. My last truck I put a set of kings on got scratched to hell with the harbor freight special which quickly turned into rust. Figured some folks may not want that if installing for yourself or a friend. This is a solution.

 

That's a good tip!!