Neilsen CT1792 Professional Heavy Duty Coil Spring Compressor Set for MacPherson Front and Rear Springs, Suitable for Conical Springs

Used for the first time this afternoon, partners car failed the NCT/MOT. got everything apart and came time to use this to compress the spring.It worked wonderfully, felt very safe and had no issue compressing the old spring or the new spring. Compressed the new spring right down and made it easy to install the nut all the way with no resistance.The tool didn't make any strange noises and no panic moments it just got the job done, used a big dewalt and a socket to whizz it on and off. The threads on the tool were still perfect afterwards as if nothing was ever done to themWorth the investment, made the job quicker and safer than using the threaded rods.Would happily recommend 10/10 great tool.Edit: have used it twice now, it's very important to clean and grease the threads before each use, it'll strip the paint off them when it's really tightened down. Used on a MK4 mondeo and had to compress the spring all the way down so quite a lot of tension on the threads

After using a 'widowmaker' set for a while, they finally gave up and stripped the threads.I thought I'd try a better set, hopefully with less danger factor.Enter this kit - and it's on a completely different level.It's heavy and strong and with three sizes plus a conical adaptor, feels like it will work on anything from a mini to a tractor.It feels very secure and not like you will lose a limb or part of your wall at any second.The cups that slot into the spring are solid and have strong (nylon?) covers that follow the spring profile, they should last well and reduces the chance of the spring slipping out.Winding it up or down is easy, either with an impact or spanner.The only slight negative is the the spring is more compressed on one side as it's a single sided but that didn't cause any problems. Maybe if tolerances are very tight on some springs it could be a problem.Pricewise, I saw unbranded kits that look very similar for quite a bit less cash but this was a quicker delivery and had the Nielson brand so happy to pay the extra.A proper garage will spend thousands on a hydraulic compressor and most will let you borrow it for a small fee. But if you expect to do a few springs over the years (our crappy pothole-ridden roads means they break more often) , this is well worth having in the garage.

I used it today to change the front struts. It easily compressed the coil spring. The item is solid and well made. It makes changing coil springs, easy and safe.It comes in a hard plastic case.Highly recommended

Yes it does the job.i just hope the plastic collars last.more compact than a large hydraulic type.

Perfect, very strong and well made, easy and very safe to use

The tool was safe and easy to use. I used it to dismantle the macpherson strut on a BMW E91. Waiting on springs to see if it is as easy to assembly struts. I gave it 4stars for value for money because there are many similar tools costing much less and I cannot say how good this tool is compared to them.

Found this tool to be a lot safer way to change coil springs it is really heavy duty changed my springs on mk4 mondeo this made the job much quicker and easier,cons are, This does not come with safety chain i had to make my own with length of chain from screwfix i just threaded it through spring and around back of compressor that way if spring did get loose it could only travel a few inches and have less chance of injury,

Bought this compressor to shrink my new coil spring on my 2010 C Class.The ease of use is subjective. This tool may well be great for some vehicles but absolutely not for a Merc. The compressor is steel is very soft. After attempting to compress one spring the steel is beginning to show significant signs of wear.Two of the forks that push on the spring coils are too small, the third is too big which makes its use dangerous as the coil doesn't seat properly onto the fork.So, I'm writing this review based purely on my personal experience of attempting to use this tool. It may well be just what the doctor ordered for your cabut fir my Merc it's a total wash out. One more thing, I have noticed other similar or identical products with different manufacturers names for far less right here on Amazon.All the best to whoever reads this.