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finboy
09-08-2004, 09:19 AM
i've got one similar to this (the threaded rod/hook style)

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ct...itemnumber=3980 <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3980>

but was searching online.. and was considering this one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ct...temnumber=43753 <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43753>

but now i think I want this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ct...temnumber=47890 <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=47890>

yes its more.. but after changing the struts on a Grand Prix GT
something like this bad boy would make things easier..


anyone seen anything bad about the hydraulic one?


there's a "strap" style as well, that is supposed to be the shizzy.. but way more money

http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1495

any other suggestions/comments??

holla back
Robin2
09-08-2004, 02:13 PM
Did you check Princess auto to see what they have?

Robin
finboy
09-08-2004, 06:54 PM
yup...

they have the threaded rod/hook style
John Powell
09-08-2004, 07:52 PM
An advantage to the hydraulic one is that the pump can be used for other applications.
glh
09-08-2004, 10:46 PM
I used a hyd. style 1 and didn't like it it's jumpy and harder to control the theaded type is better IMO
Steve
Fnbill
09-10-2004, 11:05 PM
The hook and rod compressors are OK for lighter duty, but are not really safe enough for heavier springs. The 'clamshell' type will not usually work on smaller diameter springs, or ones that have a very tight coil spacing(Honda,Neon,etc.). The hydraulic style needs a different diameter 'shoe' to accomodate different diameter springs. That looks like a pretty cheap unit. The Belt style compressor is made in Orangeville, Ontario. I have sold a number of them to garages, used it myself when I was still wrenching, and would recommend it any day for any strut work. If you're interested, I can supply it to you for under 300 Can.(plus tax, sorry).

Bill
finboy
09-12-2004, 06:19 PM
tks Bill

sent my cheque to Monica on Friday (she priced it.. but wasn't under 300 bucks though)

:(
finboy
09-14-2004, 12:30 PM
Monica hooked me up nicely

:)

i'm actually looking forward to my next swap