I need to change back to OEM springs/shocks (00 ex). I had some macpherson strut compressors, but unfortunately they are too bulky to use on the Civic springs. Anyone with a suggestions for a good spring compressor and where to get them, I don't want to pay the guys at Murray's auto 20 bucks a pop.


[Modified by piscorpio, 10:55 PM 2/2/2003]

 

hmm, maybe I am asking the wrong forum?

 

jdm yo!

 

cute

 

Autozone and you get 100% money back when returned!

My dad picked me a set up from Harbor Freight for like $8, but I haven't tried them yet. Look like they'll do the job though

 

I used the Macphearson ones....they seem to work fine for me

 

hmm, mine were too bulky to fit? Which ones do you have specifically?

 

I have this cheap set that you crank down with a wrench... got them on ebay for like 20 bucks... they do the job. Sometimes it will seem like the spring is not compressed when in fact it is, and the bolt u are trying to loosen is seized... keep that in mind

 

No, its not anything siezed. I am actually trying to get the springs back on the car, but I could not compress the spring enough to get the "hat" over the top of the spring and shock. I checked out that compressor on harbor freight, it looks like it may work, so Ill probably pick that one up. Thanks to all who tried to be helpful.