Spring compressor for shocks/struts - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sparko · 06-04-2022, 04:18 PM

I was wondering what spring compressors other people are using for suspension springs? I just used the garbage claw one I picked up ages ago to replace a spring on a friends car, and it got me thinking it might be nice to treat myself to something newer and likely easier to use.

CamaroCracka · 07-31-2022, 02:56 PM

I use the ones that have a threaded rod going through the two hooks. I think the first time I swapped springs I used ratchet straps. It does not take much to relieve the pressure on the stock springs.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 08-08-2022, 02:17 PM

I took my struts apart and reinstalled them without a compressor. They really dont have alot of tension on them in these cars.

06-04-2022, 04:18 PM	#1
Sparko Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 152 View My Garage	Spring compressor for shocks/struts I was wondering what spring compressors other people are using for suspension springs? I just used the garbage claw one I picked up ages ago to replace a spring on a friends car, and it got me thinking it might be nice to treat myself to something newer and likely easier to use. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS 2018 Charger GT+ 2005 Cavailer LS S/C - Sold '87 HD FXRT - Wrecked pending repair

07-31-2022, 02:56 PM	#2
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,845	I use the ones that have a threaded rod going through the two hooks. I think the first time I swapped springs I used ratchet straps. It does not take much to relieve the pressure on the stock springs. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

08-08-2022, 02:17 PM	#3
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 979	I took my struts apart and reinstalled them without a compressor. They really dont have alot of tension on them in these cars. __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 2011 Camaro 2SSRS - Sold No longer a 5th gen owner, but still an enthusiast. Ask me about my Front crash bars!