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Strut Spring Compressor

Old 04-25-2015, 01:46 PM
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Hello all...

I have a 2008 F150 4x4 that just had both coil springs replaced by my local dealer. After getting my truck back and driving it a little, it seems to be riding really rough. I have decided to replace the shock insert. I ordered some Rancho's to slip in there.

My question is this - I have heard that the cheaper spring compressors will not work for my F150 springs as they are not heavy duty enough. Does anyone have a brand or particular spring compressor they could recommend?

Thanks!
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Originally Posted by amorican88
Hello all...

I have a 2008 F150 4x4 that just had both coil springs replaced by my local dealer. After getting my truck back and driving it a little, it seems to be riding really rough. I have decided to replace the shock insert. I ordered some Rancho's to slip in there.

My question is this - I have heard that the cheaper spring compressors will not work for my F150 springs as they are not heavy duty enough. Does anyone have a brand or particular spring compressor they could recommend?

Thanks!
I have used the rent a tool program at auto parts stores to compress my springs and they worked just fine
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I bought a set from harbor freight and they worked just fine and were only about 15 buckaroos
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I gotta ask...why did you have new coils installed on your 08 ?
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I bought a cheap pair when I replaced my struts and one of them snapped while I was tightening it. Ended up renting a pair from Advance Auto for like $40 and they worked just fine. You can return them when you're done and get all your money back too.


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