If you need coil spring compressors...Don't buy from here!

[steveroche]

So i was planning on what i needed for doing my lift kit install and one of the things that i did not have in my workshop was coil spring compressors, a necessary tool to complete the suspension lift install. So i went on Ebay to find a set of manual compressors which i could buy for under 75 bucks so i wouldn't have to spend a bunch of money on something hydraulic. I ended up coming across a set that looked to be good quality and definitely strong enough to take care of the job. I purchased from mydealsdirect on ebay and was very pleased with the quick ship time. I kept it all boxed up and sealed until the day of the lift about a month later. When compressing the springs using both compressors at once under correct usage procedures, BOTH compressors broke and shot out across the garage and one of them nailed me in the leg. I emailed them immediately after i finished everything up(luckily have a friend with a wall mounted compressor as a backup) and they refused to refund payment because it was past the 30 day refund guarantee. I just want to get this out there so if anyone is looking through this lift/suspension section about putting in the lift kit they can see this so they don't buy compressors from these guys.

[Blackout]

You can rent them at Auto Zone for a refundable $50.
Sears has them for around 45 as well.

[steveroche]

i ended up using a wall mounted one and got them assembled and installed. just want to let people know not to buy the cheap crap these guys sold me.
I probably should have called autozone for a rental haha

[Flying Monkey]

Good to know because ill be hunting a spring compressor here soon and wont be looking to spend alot as I wont use it very often at all to justify it.

[gotspeed1]

Having played with these, and had one come apart, this is something you definitely don't won't to go CHEAP on.

[DJones]

Good thing that nobody lost any limbs of fingers with all that stored energy. Maybe the were cheap to be "ricer rated".

[steveroche]

here are some pics of the broken pieces

[gotspeed1]

The ones I've gotten from Auto Zone are of (what looks like) considerably higher quality. I'd try those. They haven't failed me and as someone else already stated, they're like $50 to rent.

[fishsticks]

Those have got to be the worst designed compressors I've ever seen.

[Trail X]

The ones I've gotten from Auto Zone are of (what looks like) considerably higher quality. I'd try those. They haven't failed me and as someone else already stated, they're like $50 to rent.

I bought these there for like $35.
One key is to oil or apply anti-seize on the threads, although that wouldn't have helped the OP's issue.

[steveroche]

Those have got to be the worst designed compressors I've ever seen.

aaand that is why they exploded....haha

[Regulator1175]

Wow!

That is one more reason for me to be happy to take the entire strut assembly to Midas and let them take care of the work for ten bucks a side.

[bgwolfpack]

Wow!

That is one more reason for me to be happy to take the entire strut assembly to Midas and let them take care of the work for ten bucks a side.

That takes away the anticipation of impending doom when do it yourself.

[b taylor]

I did mine with some cheap ones from Harbor Freight, I used them once and don't think I'll use them again, it definatly took a few years off my life!!

[Flying Monkey]

After reading this thread Ive decided to definitely not do the springs myself for the front. I have a buddy who owns a garage and ill ask him about if he has a compressor or just take them somewhere that does if he dont to do it. My luck isnt so hot so no point in taking chances lol.

[gotspeed1]

I did mine with some cheap ones from Harbor Freight, I used them once and don't think I'll use them again, it definatly took a few years off my life!!

This is the same dumbass mistake I made!!! Luckily they came from together away from me. When your life or others is on the line, it's not good good idea to be a cheap ass!!

[steveroche]

I did mine with some cheap ones from Harbor Freight, I used them once and don't think I'll use them again, it definatly took a few years off my life!!

This is the same dumbass mistake I made!!! Luckily they came from together away from me. When your life or others is on the line, it's not good good idea to be a cheap ass!!

Haha yeaa i learned that the hard way....thank God for friends with wall mounted compressors and some extra time in the day.

[Harry Moto]

The ones I've gotten from Auto Zone are of (what looks like) considerably higher quality. I'd try those. They haven't failed me and as someone else already stated, they're like $50 to rent.

I bought these there for like $35.
One key is to oil or apply anti-seize on the threads, although that wouldn't have helped the OP's issue.

That's the set I got. It's still a scary task, but they worked fine. They're in-house now, next time I'm good to go. Why I tend to just go ahead and buy the tool rather that pay to have it done once.

ADDED: Y'know, I just gotta say... if you shop for the lowest price for something, and it comes with a 30 day (or whatever) warranty, there is no reason to expect that they'll cut you some slack if the thing breaks. If you pay a premium price you can expect premium service, but if you pay bottom dollar the seller doesn't have a bunch of excess profits he can cut refunds out of. I'm just sayin'...

For some things I DO get the cheapest available, I just realize I'm betting it will work long enough to be worthwhile, and if it breaks too soon I lost the bet. I've used that seller before, and their stuff is what you'd expect. Cheap, and worth every cent.