Strut Compressor Tool

[gjm120]

What have most of you been using to change out struts?

I'm looking at changing mine using the existing springs. I'm a little afraid of the type you can borrow/rent from Autozone. I can take the assembly to a shop and pay to have the replacement done, but, 2 times doing that and I could have bought something pretty good. So... considering something like the Schwaben tool that has adapters for various springs.

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by chris@strutmonkey

Just buy a pre-assembled kit = no spring compressors!
We have kits with OEM springs...

If the budget was there and I didn't have low mileage springs and hardware, certainly would be interested. When my next changeout is needed, or I get another burr in my saddle for a new setup, will do.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by gjm120

What have most of you been using to change out struts?

I'm looking at changing mine using the existing springs. I'm a little afraid of the type you can borrow/rent from Autozone. I can take the assembly to a shop and pay to have the replacement done, but, 2 times doing that and I could have bought something pretty good. So... considering something like the Schwaben tool that has adapters for various springs.

I've always rented a compressor at Autozone. Never had an issue.

[fe1rx]

Originally Posted by gjm120

What have most of you been using to change out struts?

I'm looking at changing mine using the existing springs. I'm a little afraid of the type you can borrow/rent from Autozone. I can take the assembly to a shop and pay to have the replacement done, but, 2 times doing that and I could have bought something pretty good. So... considering something like the Schwaben tool that has adapters for various springs.

I have a 2-piece "Autozone" type as well as the single column "Schwaben" type only because I haven't gotten around to throw out the former. I am pretty sure all of the column types come from the same place. If you can live without the Schwaben sticker, you can find them new for $80, which is very reasonable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MacPherson-...-/271700623796

[gjm120]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I've always rented a compressor at Autozone. Never had an issue.

Originally Posted by fe1rx

I have a 2-piece "Autozone" type as well as the single column "Schwaben" type only because I haven't gotten around to throw out the former. I am pretty sure all of the column types come from the same place. If you can live without the Schwaben sticker, you can find them new for $80, which is very reasonable.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MacPherson-...-/271700623796

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Kind of chicken with the two piece types because of a #%$ up with Audi struts long ago. I was about settled on the horseshoe adapter type as those seem like an easy safer way to changeout a strut. My only reservation is can that assemble a strut with the spring not compressed on the strut?