Like that it would not really fit in the vehicle as it is so long at the side so the fine-tuning, not that that is not still pretty heavy duty of assembly to the car requires another compressor tool?
I've actually been wanting this style compressor for a while. I've lowered quite a few cars using the other style, and it was never fun. This one was quick and easy to use.
This style is pretty nice. I actually just lent it to my friend so they could change the upper strut mount on their Hyundai. They were able to easily do it without having to unbolt the bottom of the strut from the car.
For me, this tool looks dangerous.... it needs two rods to balance the force, the spring could just shoot out! I recommend to use two pairs of conventional type compressors, that's the spring is caged by four compressors, and the force would be distributed to four, even if one failed, the other three would hold the spring safely in position.
If you are referring to how the spring is seated in the top clamp, I checked both pairs of clamps and they were both angled the same direction. All the matching pairs of clamps have the same angle, so no matter which one I use, one side of the spring will always be seated like that. There is a lip on the inside to keep the spring in place though.
As I have a masters degree in mechanical engineering I can tell you that the user don't need to worry as this spring compressor is very robust, it probably withstands many tons of bending force so it can't pop out because of the design of this compressor. To be even safer a cage should surround it when working with the spring in case it brakes because of fatigue just when you work with it. This happened on my old Ford when I was driving and sounded almost like a gun shot. The widowmakers you are talking about are really dangerous though and are really time consuming also in case you aren't as careful as you should to be with them.
I find that hard to believe. Why protect them when they are in the case? Also, there’s a moulding to hold the spring on them. I think they are there to help grip the spring.
The link is correct, but it looks like they changed the product assigned to it to an upgraded model. I found what looks like the same model and updated the link.
How do you think this tool would work on the front spring of a european ford mondeo mk3? I made the left side which was a complete nightmare with tools that he using in this video, could the vevor compressor do the job to compress the spring this much? Check at 14:45 into the video clip ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CmImQ3Qu-yE.html
had a nightmare with my merc, needed a ridiculous amount of compression on the oddest shaped springs, first one used three spring compressors, 1 mate pulling up the rod on the strutt and me swinging on the end cap to get the bolt on. Wasn't doing that twice so bought this product. Be very aware that while i can see its definite potential for straight springs and also offset springs with the extension piece, it consistently fired the merc springs out sideways because of the odd shape of them. Ended up doing it with the suicide clamps again.
Wow, that is pretty scary, but it really sounds like this definitely wasn't the best tool for your application. I'm curious to see a picture of the spring in question though, if you can post a link.
They're still performing well and hugging the asphalt on the back roads, but the ride is definitely getting a bit more harsh for my passengers when driving in the city. I may swap them out when I have a free weekend and I'll do a video update of their condition.
Yeah I had them on my 05 Scion xB release series but they blew out a year later. I was thinking about getting them again I currently run KYB excel G with Godspeed lowering springs it's about a 2 in drop. But I want to go lower for the summer.
@@rafaelvalentin5508 I've been pretty harsh with mine, hauling a completely packed cargo area, back seat, and roof rack to events in the tri-state area. I'm actually surprised how long they've held up. Fortunately, we now have a dedicated cargo hauling car, but the accelerated wear and tear to the suspension has been done so the ride it pretty rough now.
Sounds about right but they are cheap I'm glad they work out for you. Are u gonna go back to the TRD springs or no? Or get stiffer springs when your coilovers go bad
hey derrick if you dont mind me wondering, where are you located im in dire need of a tune on my tc or at least help and wondering if youd wanna do a meetup
@noah-476 there's a turbo tC Facebook group. Join that and someone there can answer your questions. A couple of users from the VFTuner forum are there.
If you are referring to how the spring is seated in the top clamp, I checked both pairs of clamps and they were both angled the same direction. All the matching pairs of clamps have the same angle, so no matter which one I use, one side of the spring will always be seated like that. There is a lip on the inside to keep the spring in place though.
