Spring compressors

RM955I · Mar 11th, 2016, 18:50

For those who like to get their hands dirty, can anyone recommend some decent spring compressors- yes there's load on fleaBay but the idea of some cheap crap letting go/breaking under pressure scares me! Any recommendations? Laser, Draper etc?

cheshired5 · Mar 11th, 2016, 18:54

I've got the Laser ones from Halfords for I think £30.
Plenty good/strong enough for occasional use.

pgm · Mar 11th, 2016, 18:58

I have been using a set from machinemart that seem pretty good.

Paul

Moondust70 · Mar 11th, 2016, 18:59

Laser, Sealey, Draper ... all OK ............ however, if its for the rear the Laser & Sealey will not fit as they are too long to clear the top spring seat and lower arm.

I used some very old Sykes that I had in the workshop and they just about did the job OK.

Ideally something like this would be a better fit as it would probably clear the lower arm mount

http://www.manomano.co.uk/mechanic-t...FcFsGwodNwcMJw

The fronts should not be an issue with the strut off the car.

Model flyer · Mar 11th, 2016, 19:03

I bought a set from eBay and they are very good and strong. Just to be on the safe side I used two sets on each spring. It helps compress the spring a lot squarer allowing you to locate the spring correctly when replacing and still only cost just over £20.

GreenBrick · Mar 11th, 2016, 19:25

I have the laser ones like they sell in Halfords, done me great service on Volvo 940s, Vauxhauls, not tried on any Volvo newer than the 940.

Thanatos · Mar 11th, 2016, 21:26

i have a set of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...4AAOSweuxWRDIs

and i have used them a several times now these are a damn sight better then normal spring compressor bars

cheshired5 · Mar 11th, 2016, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thanatos

i have a set of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...4AAOSweuxWRDIs

and i have used them a several times now these are a damn sight better then normal spring compressor bars

Will these do the rear springs on an S60?

Thanatos · Mar 11th, 2016, 21:46

to be honest i haven't tried on the rear of the s60. but i know there a lot better then the threaded bar and hook type compressors that i have had fail on me in the past

Mar 11th, 2016, 18:50	#1
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	Spring compressors For those who like to get their hands dirty, can anyone recommend some decent spring compressors- yes there's load on fleaBay but the idea of some cheap crap letting go/breaking under pressure scares me! Any recommendations? Laser, Draper etc? __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

Mar 11th, 2016, 18:54	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I've got the Laser ones from Halfords for I think £30. Plenty good/strong enough for occasional use. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Mar 11th, 2016, 18:58	#3
pgm Master Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2023 21:06 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glasgow	I have been using a set from machinemart that seem pretty good. Paul __________________ W reg S80 2.5D Auto SOLD; 55 reg V50 T5 AWD Manual SOLD; 59 reg S80 2.4D Geartonic SOLD; X reg V70 T5 Manual SOLD; 10 reg XC60 D5 Geartonic SOLD 65 reg V60 D4 R design Manual

Mar 11th, 2016, 19:03	#5
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	I bought a set from eBay and they are very good and strong. Just to be on the safe side I used two sets on each spring. It helps compress the spring a lot squarer allowing you to locate the spring correctly when replacing and still only cost just over £20. __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Mar 11th, 2016, 21:26	#7
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	i have a set of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...4AAOSweuxWRDIs and i have used them a several times now these are a damn sight better then normal spring compressor bars __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

Mar 11th, 2016, 18:59	#4
Moondust70 Member Last Online: Feb 21st, 2023 23:44 Join Date: May 2009 Location: On a M-Way !	Laser, Sealey, Draper ... all OK ............ however, if its for the rear the Laser & Sealey will not fit as they are too long to clear the top spring seat and lower arm. I used some very old Sykes that I had in the workshop and they just about did the job OK. Ideally something like this would be a better fit as it would probably clear the lower arm mount http://www.manomano.co.uk/mechanic-t...FcFsGwodNwcMJw The fronts should not be an issue with the strut off the car.

Mar 11th, 2016, 19:25	#6
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 22:18 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	I have the laser ones like they sell in Halfords, done me great service on Volvo 940s, Vauxhauls, not tried on any Volvo newer than the 940.

Mar 11th, 2016, 21:46	#9
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	to be honest i haven't tried on the rear of the s60. but i know there a lot better then the threaded bar and hook type compressors that i have had fail on me in the past __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

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