12700055 Coil Spring Compressor, Silver

Let me set the scene. Me, a driveway, a coil spring, and a set of cheap compressors that had absolutely no intention of respecting either physics or my continued existence. The spring made a noise I can only describe as “threatening.” My wife appeared at the window with an expression I couldn’t quite read at the time but now recognise as cautious optimism. I survived. She seemed disappointed. Round two with these Hilka compressors was a completely different story. Solid, grippy, didn’t bow, didn’t slip, didn’t attempt to launch my hands into next week. Just did the job like a proper bit of kit should. I’m now on speaking terms with my own suspension again. The Mrs has gone very quiet and started googling holidays for one, which I’m choosing to ignore. If you’re replacing cheap spring compressors that have already tried to kill you — and let’s be honest, we’ve all been there — just buy these. Your hands will thank you. Your wife will not. Five stars. Would survive again. 🙌🔧

Good. Diy saves my on labour costs.

This would definately be a five star but for small cars it was a bit fiddaly as positioning the compressor was a bit difficult after the spring was put in to place, however this is not realy the fault of the compressor. i had to install just the spring and the old one had broken off so wasnt sure how to position the compressors, i did however find that they are fairly long so good for most cars but with a small car i had to remove one compressor at a time as the 2 together were too big for this spring when in place on the car. That said this is a good bit of kit and well worth what i paid for it. Very strong so easily dealt with the job i had.

Good quality coil spring compressor. Feels solid and well made, and it did the job safely without any issues. Easy to use with clear instructions. Great value for the price and worked exactly as expected.

Never changed a spring before, but having had one spontaneously shear and fall out while car was parked up I decided I would have a go myself putting a new spring in as half the job had been done already :-). Chose these a) becuase they looked sturdy and safer with the double hooks and b) because they looked good value. Found them easy to use, gradually tightening each one by equal number of turns using 21mm socket to ensure equal compression on opposite sides of the spring. These compressors well up to the job had no concerns about their grip on the spring if you tighten them them alternately and gradually each side. Popped the spring in place and slackened off gradually each side again. Job done :-). All thats left to do is tobise them to remove and replace the other side when the rain stops :-) Would recommend.

Did the job well, but upon releasing the spring tension, I noticed the threads on the long bolts had begun stripping… used on two springs and I wouldn’t trust them to use on a third.

Nice quality. I used these with another similar pair of clamps I already had so I had FOUR of them on the spring and it is waaay easier and much safer as theres less stress on each clamp. I always hated doing coil springs, if one clamp slips off you could literally lose your head! I'd looked at getting an expensive set as my existing set just didn't lock very well but from the ones I looked at even the expensive ones seemed very hit and miss in terms of the locking mechanics. Id strongly suggest using TWO sets of these spaced around the spring. Took me 15 mins to get the spring off and onto a new strut and felt really safe. The hooks grip well especially in comparison to my original set. I'd suggest greasing the threads up a bit before use. The turning heads weren't a good fit at all for a ratchet socket, one fitted, the other didn't but just used a spanner instead.

I had to replace the front struts in my 2013 Toyota Prius, and after looking at more expensive coil spring compressors, I ended up buying this set, which quite a few Land Rover Defender owners recommended on forums. I probably won't use it again for several years, but it did the job without any problems, and I am happy with the purchase. I suggest you arm yourself with two ratchet wrenches fitted 21mm sockets, or two ratchet spanners, or one of each. That way the job goes much more quickly than using a plain spanner. On the plus side is the low price and the twin claws. On the negative side is the rather rough finish to the hex heads of the screws which made me wonder whether a socket would fit. It certainly doesn't "ooze quality", but I'll give it five stars anyway.

The metal in these is not the best, the threads are the wrong type for such a tool. It really should have an ACME syle thread.. not a standard thread which these have. The thread will strip very easily and quickly I have an older pair I purchased and used a long time ago. which obviouly these are designed / styled after. They are much better quality than these. So yes they will do the job.... but only just

Davvero un ottimo prodotto acquistato su AMAZON WAREHOUSE (da quelli che lo usano una volta sola e poi lo rendono) per 20€ è appunto stato usato una sola volta. Ha filetto fine rispetto ad altri e questo permette una compressione fine della molla, giusto quanto serve. Poi è sicuro in quando le flange sono piu lunghe e trattengono la molla in tutta sicurezza. davvero un ottimo prodotto acquistato per un prezzo davvero ridicolo

Très bien

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Me ha gustado mucho fácil de colocar y cumple perfectamente con su cometido buena compra.