Hilka12700055 Coil Spring Compressor, Silver

Allowed easier time of replacing suspension spring, however found that compressing and then wrapping paracord around compressed spring was easier in tighter spaces as could then untie the paracord to allow the spring to extend into the required space.

Working as it should, changed a front spring on citroen c3 , this design of spring compressor will always give you the fear but they done the job.

Very good set of clamps that do the job well. The only issue I encountered is that one of the bolt heads is 21mm and on the other pair it is 22mm meaning I had to have two ratchets with both a 21mm and a 22mm socket, slightly annoying but I didn't expect perfection for the price I paid.

Do what they are ment to and good value

basic, does the job

I think this might be more useful for large diameter coils as the distance between tips is large. I struggled using this on my car. Be aware you need a 21 mm nut as well!!! if you don't already have one then consider cost of nut ! I expected this to be either 20 or 22 which are common!

Nice quality. I used these with another similar pair of clamps I already had so I had FOUR of them on the spring and it is waaay easier and much safer as theres less stress on each clamp. I always hated doing coil springs, if one clamp slips off you could literally lose your head!I'd looked at getting an expensive set as my existing set just didn't lock very well but from the ones I looked at even the expensive ones seemed very hit and miss in terms of the locking mechanics.Id strongly suggest using TWO sets of these spaced around the spring. Took me 15 mins to get the spring off and onto a new strut and felt really safe. The hooks grip well especially in comparison to my original set. I'd suggest greasing the threads up a bit before use.The turning heads weren't a good fit at all for a ratchet socket, one fitted, the other didn't but just used a spanner instead.

It's good tool but I needed bigger size. It's good for smaller springs