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Spring compressor

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Kblood, Dec 28, 2021.

  1. Dec 30, 2021 at 9:48 AM
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    alb1k

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    $600 all day long on the used market. $820 new (plus shipping I imagine) For me it was either Branick 7600 or pay the shop.
     
  2. Dec 30, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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    blackoutt

    blackoutt YEAH BUDDY!

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    I used these bad boys from Shankly to swap to 700lb coils on icon 2.5s. They were plenty strong and didn't bend. I felt fairly safe. They appear to not be available at the moment but they were only ~$60 at the time. I would recommend them as well as use them again myself.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DQJG24?ie=UTF8
     
  3. Dec 30, 2021 at 6:19 PM
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    those are the ones I used looked exactly the same just another name to the one's I posted
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2022 at 7:35 AM
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    Kblood

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    Back shocks are on. I’m waiting for Eibach spring to install the front struts next.

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  5. Jan 28, 2022 at 7:36 AM
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    I ended up buying this will be testing it out next week see how it work finally
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2022 at 7:38 AM
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    I started all this because originally the truck was all just spacers and the spring in the front started hitting the control arm. Thinking about getting some new control arms if anyone has any recommendations please let me know thanks.
     
  7. Jan 28, 2022 at 8:30 AM
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    HulkSmurf14

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    Tastefully enhanced...
    SPC or Total Chaos arms will treat you well...
     
  8. Jan 28, 2022 at 8:42 AM
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    texasrho83

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    I installed 5100s on my Sequoia without using a spring compressor.

    Check this video out on removal.

    This video is installation.

    Note: the video isn't me but a guy working on a Taco. Still fully applies to how to do it on a Tundra
     
  9. Jan 28, 2022 at 8:47 AM
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    CavBluTundra

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    Local Tire Choice charged me $150 to assemble and install both front, along with the rear shocks. Then I paid for the alignment.
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2022 at 8:56 AM
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    rock climber

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    That's a great price!
     
  11. Jan 28, 2022 at 9:06 AM
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    I thought so to since I did not have a spring compressor and wasn't going the ratchet strap route if you know what I mean.
     
  12. Jan 28, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    I tried the ratchet strap method once and it was a complete failure, luckily I gave up before it got dangerous.
     
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  13. Jan 28, 2022 at 9:33 AM
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    If you’re going to have to pull the shocks for rebuilds or replacement, you might as well buy the proper $800-$1000 spring compressor too. Saving the $200 a shop will charge knocks the price down to $600-$800, plus what you’ll save at rebuild/replacement time. Something to think about.
     
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  14. Jan 28, 2022 at 1:43 PM
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    I usually do my suspension work myself. But yesterday I had a local repair shop do my 5100s and align the truck too. $300 and I was back on the road without any fighting with coil compression tools. These Tundras are built more like 3/4 ton trucks compared to all the trucks I've done before. Didn't want to use a cheap coil compressor on these.
     
  15. Jan 28, 2022 at 2:31 PM
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    No, I see no need why someone would need a commercial grade spring compressor. We talked about not using the cheap autozone rentals and buying a $100-$150 spring compressor which is more than strong enough. No one is doing 2-3 spring assemblies a day here...
    If you're spending that cash on a spring compressor then you better already have a 2 or 4 point lift.
     
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  16. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:48 PM
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    Eibach Springs and they arrive on Tuesday, so they should be on hopefully by the end of the week lol

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  17. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:53 PM
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    I’ve already noticed a difference in the rear shocks with all the shitty roads around here. Can’t wait to do the front Going with the middle snap ring since the truck is sitting on spacers and has a 3in lift as it sits now. I’m not taking any lift away but giving it a proper lift. Adding half inch in the front to adjust with all the extra weight.
     
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