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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omegod on 05 August 2010, 20:07:26

Title: Spring compreesors, screwfix
Post by: omegod on 05 August 2010, 20:07:26

Hi,

Need some spring compressors and saw these which look quite cheap, anyone used them or think they will do the job? Or do you have any other reccomendations?

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/45986/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Coil-Spring-Compressor-Kit

Title: Re: Spring compreesors, screwfix
Post by: Brikhead on 05 August 2010, 20:13:13

These are the ones I have...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laser-0290-Coil-Spring-Compressor/dp/B0012MCRO2
Never had any problems with them, even if just two are used, they look more durable than the ones you are looking at?

Title: Re: Spring compreesors, screwfix
Post by: Elite Pete on 05 August 2010, 20:29:21

I've got some you can loan Jon and I might be over at the house in Kenny this weekend ;)

Title: Re: Spring compreesors, screwfix
Post by: aaronjb on 05 August 2010, 20:50:00

I much prefer single-finger compressors (like the ones linked by Brikhead) to the two-finger ones on screwfix.. I have a couple of sets of two-finger compressors and I've yet to find a car where both fingers sit nicely on the coils.  One-finger compressors always fit perfectly (I have a 2-piece set. I suppose 3 is safer, but I've not yet had a coil make a bid for freedom.. touch wood!)

Title: Re: Spring compreesors, screwfix
Post by: omegod on 05 August 2010, 21:26:33

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I've got some you can loan Jon and I might be over at the house in Kenny this weekend ;)

Cheers Pete, that would be great ! give me a shout if your over this way.  :y