Drop forged jaws & lead screws screws 350mm/14 inch both heat treated to ensure professional performance.

Use Externally to Compress MacPherson Strut Coil Springs.

Permits Quick and Safe Removal or Installation of Springs.

Zinc Plated Compressor Fit Most Macpherson Strut Sizes.

Drop Forged, Heat Treated Steel
8MILELAKE 14″ Strut Coil Spring Shock Compressor make you complete the suspension work for your vehicle that involves removing coil springs, you will need a strut compressor.It’s important that you go for a heavy duty strut spring compressor due to the amount of strain the spring is under.
How to use
1>Affix one leg of tool. Hooks on both ends of leg should engage coil spring
2>Be sure that movable hex nuts are threaded onto bolt and seated in hex holes of double hook. Hand tighten bolt.
3>Affix second leg of tool on opposite side of coil spring in same manner as done for first leg. Hand tighten bolt.
4>Apply safety hooks to spring with flange and wing nuts. Assemble to each leg and coil spring. Wing nuts should be finger tight
5>Compress coil spring using hand tool or impact gun with 15/16″ socket. Turn each bolt alternately so that compression of spring is equal on each side.
6>Compress until the ends of the spring are completely free of the spring seats at each end of the coil. Total compression required isusually not more than 3″
7>Remove upper bearing dust cap on MacPherson strut to expose piston rod nut.
8>Remove piston rod nut, upper bearing plate and upper coil spring seat.
9>Remove coil spring in compressed condition and set aside. Shock absorber is now exposed to be fixed or replaced
10>Reassemble all components in reverse order. Be sure coil spring seats are reassembled so that they match ends of coil spring.
11>Loosen each leg evenly and allow the ends of coil spring to contact the seat properly. Remove each leg.
12>Repaired MacPherson Strut is now ready to be reinstalled on vehicle.
Specifications:
Material: Heavy Duty Steel
Maximum Jaw Opening: 14″
Minimum Jaw Distance: 4″
Drive: 1/2″
Condition: 100% Brand New
Package Includes:
2x 14″ Strut Coil Spring Shock Compressors