A spring compressor is among the most infamous tools available to home auto mechanics. Its job and operation are straightforward: It just squeezes a spring so that you can remove or install it from a ...

The weird thing about compressor problems is that — well, it’s usually not the compressor. “Electric motors, it takes a lot to break them down,” said Greg Springer. He is operations manager for ...

A spring compressor is a handy tool designed to compress the coil springs in suspension systems or in cases of strut replacement. This process can be daunting, but with the following 11 easy steps, ...

Any guy who's had to change the coil springs in his vehicle knows the potential hazards involved in doing this job. What can make the task even more hazardous is when there's no weight on the vehicle.

The EQUT2600 universal coil spring compressor can be used both on and off the car to safely compress coil springs using specially developed jaws that fit securely around the spring. The built-in ...