ABN 11.5in Strut Spring Compressor Tool – Set of 2 (Pair) – Macpherson Spring Compression, 13/16in Socket 1/2in Drive

Quality product. Safe. Easy to use. Affordable price. Travel case. Got the job done on my Ram. What more can you ask for?

Worked as it supposed to for a 2008 Chrysler. Definitely saved me time for the widow makers

I used this tool to replace the struts in my 1st generation Toyota Tacoma 4x4. The tool worked effectively and performed as expected. The construction is solid, consisting of what is essentially a 3/4" bolt that you work with a 21mm driver, and two steel pieces, one of which rides against the bolt head and the other which is threaded. These which make contact with the spring and perform the compression function as you turn the bolt. These pieces are beefy, inspiring confidence, but causing a bit of a problem setting them where you need them on the spring. I found that prying the spring with a pry bar to get them in and then moving them up the coil to where I wanted them by striking the side with a deadblow hammer was effective. The tool appears to be hardened steel and held up well to an air impact driver, and the threads on mine arrived well lubricated. I found a little extra grease on the threads really helped things along.The tool came in a red plastic blow-molded plastic case, which is a little chintzy and a little oversized, but serves its purpose.I chose this tool over other designs because of the safety pins, but the springs for my truck proved too large in diameter to accommodate them, so I did not use them. Nonetheless, compressing evenly from the 12 and 6 o'clock positions on the spring, I felt perfectly safe. Nothing moved, slipped, or deformed in any way.Overall this is a functional tool and a good value, I would recommend it.

Set received was new & clean except for preservative oil. Case is sturdy & well laid out.I used to change front struts on my 2013 Taurus. Front weight is 2333lbs - coil diameter 60mm. Struts were already out of vehicle, so no frame clearance issues .Tool retaining clamps ARE thick and can't be set close to ends if spring coil in like mine. Still plenty of room for compression and I'd rather have them thick and strong.Bracket curve was just barely big enough for my 60mm coils. Retaining pins drug on coil and had to be tapped in from outside. Compression was easy - no slipping - always firmly held. Used 30w oil on threads instead of specified anti-seize - copper crap can be hard to get off afterward. Went with 1/2 drive ratchet to spin rod - alternating sides. Could have carefully used impact wrench, but played safe with an unknown tool. Saw no indication of any binding or bending of screw during use. Only wear was where screw spins in the loose bracket - zero wear on the rest.ABN tool worked well for me and I'm happy with it. This is for DIY occasional use, not pro-shop use.Heavier vehicles or trucks with stronger, thicker coils may require a more robust tool.

The keeper pins will work with smaller dia car springs but they won't go under truck springs. That being said I have never had a spring comressor come off . Those pins are just in the way. The threads are sticky so to avoid getting metal slivers in your hands, remove the bolts and jjust run some sanpaper over the bolt or buff on a wire wheel, clean off and apply grease or never sieze. The bolts run up and down easily and you can use a wrench, socket or just a ratchet in the bottom of the bolt head to adjust tension on the springs. Overall they are good spring compressors and well built

Installed my Eibach lowering springs myself with this tool after I was quoted almost $600 for a shop to do it. Worked like they should, and saved me a ton of money.

Will fit Honda Cars . Will not fit GMC Acadia stock springs or aftermarket springs. Nice tool just won't fit multiple vehicles.

The strut spring compressor tool is excellent! It’s robust, easy to use, and made spring removal and installation straightforward. A must-have for any suspension repair—highly recommend!