Abn® | Coil Spring Compressor Tool, Coil Tool Coil Spring Compression Tool, Coil Compressor Suspension Spring Compressor

I am rebuilding a classic Mustang and doing as much work as possible myself. One of the big items on my list was the front suspension, and to that end I needed a spring compressor. I wanted a 'fork' type as my research indicated this was one of the safer designs and ultimately I choose this tool from ABN. The unit is hefty and well designed which gave me enough confidence to try doing something like this for the first time: after reviewing the included instructions (and some videos online) I was able to remove the springs from my car without issue. Make sure the 'hook' and 'fork' ends are as close to perpendicular as possible when installed, this helps to keep the compression linear and reduces the likelihood of the spring bucking. I used a floor jack to lift the lower control arm and partially compress the spring before installing the compressor - the fine threads are great for strength but it takes a lot of wrenching to get anywhere with them. If you do this, make sure you release the jack very slowly to make sure nothing slips.

I’m not saying it’s a bad product, but I wish I had just saved my money and let a garage do it. I had to cut the shaft shorter to get it to fit for what I was doing, and then it still wasn’t enough.

It does work but very clumsy to set in place

I got exactly as it was described.

Used to remove front end coil springs on a 1976 Corvette. I love the tool & would not remove a coil spring without it! It appears well made & I can't image getting hurt by a "missile" coil spring when using it properly. Getting the "hooks" in and out of the coil spring through the bottom hole of the chassis took a bit of figuring out but once you figure it out, it's not that bad; take your time. Stick the large hook in first; once you have both hooks in the spring stretched straight up and down, maneuver the large hook between the coils while at the same time rotating the small hook up so that both hooks can be "hooked" on the coils. Once you have both hooked on coils, insert the screw jack into the block of the hooks. With it "hanging" you can rotate the hooks higher up into the coil giving you more room at the bottom to insert the "fork" at the bottom of the screw jack. Remove in reverse order; remove screw and get the smaller hook pointed down to remove the hooks "stretched out" straight through the bottom chassis opening just as you inserted them. Beyond that, when I ordered it as being "New", there was no indication it was "out of stock"; learned that when I got the order confirmation/update; it ended up taking awhile to arrive, I think about 2 weeks. While bit frustrating, after using it, it was worth waiting for in my opinion as I think it's a better concept than many other I looked at. The only other thing is it was advertised as "New", it was not. It was used (considerably) as evidenced by the tool markings and "rub" marks where wrench/socket had been used and coil springs had contacted the various tool surfaces. It was covered in black grim from being used. Also, must have been used in the yard as the carrying case had dead grass clippings and dirt in it. Be that as it may, as a private individual, I probably will never need it again so regardless, it was worth every dime I paid for it as I have heard horror stories over the years about spring "taking off" resulting in sever injury to bodies and heads. Again, don't even attempt to remove a coil spring without one of these; you may get away with it time and time again but eventually.....it's going to bit you!!!!!! That said, I would buy the tool again! Al O.