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OTC Clamshell Strut Spring Compressor - 6494

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  • Manufacturer: OTC
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  • Country of manufacture: United States
  • Part number: 6494
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Strut Spring Compressor, Clamshell, Material Carbon Steel, Compresses Automotive Strut Springs, For Use With Ratchet Or Breaker Bar

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    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    199 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, performance, safety and ease of use of the auto accessory. They mention that its well built, works on most but not all struts and that its perfect for the job. They are also satisfied with the value, and sturdiness. That said, opinions are mixed on the compressor and size.

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    38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the auto accessory. They mention that it is well-built, heavy construction, and has quality screw and fittings. Some say that it's one of the best tools they own and that it works well for the job.

    "...It is very well built, thick metal and good welds...." Read more

    "...All in all its a sufficient tool for the job." Read more

    "...I give it 3 stars because it is well designed and well made, but it was not clear to me in the marketing blurb that it has an apparent limitation,..." Read more

    "sturdy" Read more

    35 customers mention28 positive7 negative

    Customers like the performance of the auto accessory. They say it works well, saves time, and handles springs with no problems. Customers also mention that it is well-engineered and built.

    "...This worked flawlessly for my application. Used with my impact wrench it compresses the spring evenly, and safely...." Read more

    "It works very well, but the springs on my truck seem to be at the very upper limit of spring diameter that this can handle...." Read more

    "Worked like a charm! I've changed many strut springs over the years using the old school manual spring compressors...." Read more

    "...a real tool...but like Harbor Freight $65.00 and it is a toy and does not work. OTC is a manufactured recemmend brand...." Read more

    33 customers mention30 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the safety of the auto accessory. They mention that it is the safest and easiest to use of any I.

    "...Used with my impact wrench it compresses the spring evenly, and safely. It is very well built, thick metal and good welds...." Read more

    "...In actual use, it does feel safer. Of course you have to use caution with any such device. But anyway, it compressed the spring with ease...." Read more

    "...It's very safe because even though I compressed the spring unevenly the first time, it bent the ring holding the fat metal black rod with the spring..." Read more

    "...I have used many spring compressors over the years and this is the safest and easiest to use of any I have ever bought...." Read more

    24 customers mention21 positive3 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the auto accessory. They mention that it is a well-made tool, and is easy to use. Some mention that the compressor is quicker and easier, making it easier to work on their vehicle. They also say that it's easy to assemble and set up on the springs.

    "This made my life easier to work on my vehicle. Anybody doing that kind of work that needs it definitely should use this." Read more

    "The compressor is of good quality and was easy to use, but try as I might, I could not get the tool to compress the springs of my 2010 Mazda 3 to..." Read more

    "...many spring compressors over the years and this is the safest and easiest to use of any I have ever bought. Was well worth the money...." Read more

    "...This unit was easy to use and, once the spring was compressed with this, I probably could have thrown the strut assembly down my driveway and it..." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the tool. They mention it's well worth the money, an expensive tool, and worth every penny.

    "...This is an expensive tool, which may come in handy at some point in the future, but it didn’t work for me...." Read more

    "Best spring compressor for the money. I never used one before this but you shouldn't settle for anything less...." Read more

    "...Was well worth the money.In the past with my Element, I have bought the full assembled shock assemblies from Honda...." Read more

    "...OTC STRUTTAMER MODELS, but this unit is more compact/portable, and less expensive than the new models." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the spring ring tool. They mention that it is strong enough to do all 4 springs, has a solid construction, and holds spring well. Customers also appreciate the thick steel and quality welds. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of the tool.

    "...The OTC clamshell compressor is heavy and all the parts and welds look solid...." Read more

    "...I felt in control the whole time using it. It is strong enough to do all 4 springs even after bending the ring slightly...." Read more

    "...Thick steel, solid joints, quality welds...." Read more

    "...to compress springs on a Honda Accord, and it handled the notoriously difficult Honda springs easily. I felt very safe using it...." Read more

    25 customers mention15 positive10 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the compressor. Some say it works well, is a much more solid way of compressing springs compared to threaded rods with spring, and is able to compress the spring with ease. Others say that it is still hard to compress springs enough without binding the compressor in the process, and that it's not enough coils to compress.

    "...Used with my impact wrench it compresses the spring evenly, and safely. It is very well built, thick metal and good welds...." Read more

    "...I did notice the springs slipped slightly in the jaws a couple times as I was moving the contraption all around trying to verify the ends of the..." Read more

    "...But anyway, it compressed the spring with ease...." Read more

    "Fantastic spring compressor if you don't have the space for a stand or wall-mounted unit. Thick steel, solid joints, quality welds...." Read more

    12 customers mention4 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the size of the spring retainer. Some mention that it works on pickup size springs as well as any car springs, while others say that it only fits wide spiral coil springs. The product is large and clunky and may not fit in all situations. The hooks are too big and may prevent the spring from locking into place.

    "...this compressor, you'll find someone say that's true, but its bars are too large for this clamshell to hold with the locking pins in place...." Read more

    "...EDIT: Now used it for my 2018 F-150. Worked perfectly on the larger springs...A++++" Read more

    "...Only minor caveat is since it is very heavy duty, the hooks can be a bit tricky to release on shorter shocks." Read more

    "...and Ram truck springs and figured it would work, but the springs are just barely too wide. Had to return. Seemed sturdy and well constructed though." Read more

    Worked on 3rd Generation ('96-'02) Toyota 4Runner
    5 Stars
    Worked on 3rd Generation ('96-'02) Toyota 4Runner
    Worked like a charm! I've changed many strut springs over the years using the old school manual spring compressors. Never had a failure but they bent at what I thought was some extreme angles during use.Not ready to drop almost a grand on a shop-grade strut compressor, I tried this one for what appeared to be a slightly safer design. In actual use, it does feel safer. Of course you have to use caution with any such device. But anyway, it compressed the spring with ease. The large threaded rod did bend even with the mid sized Toyota 4Runner springs, but not to the extreme that lesser spring compressors would. In use, you have to "finesse" the hooks into the coil springs, both top and bottom. And due to the simple design of a circular coil spring, the hooks will never be 100% completely even around the coils. So it's expected to have some unevenness in the device and slight bending of the rod when the spring is being compressed. Remember to compress only enough to be able to loosen the top nut (no need to attempt to over compress the coils).In closing, be sure to wear safety glasses and in my case, I used some high temperature brake grease on the threaded rod and an air impact wrench which made quick work of the actual compressing procedure.In a few hours, I had fully did both front struts on my rig. And that was taking my sweet time to clean and inspect the various suspension components for damage, wear, etc.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Worked on 3rd Generation ('96-'02) Toyota 4Runner
    Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2018
    Worked like a charm! I've changed many strut springs over the years using the old school manual spring compressors. Never had a failure but they bent at what I thought was some extreme angles during use.

    Not ready to drop almost a grand on a shop-grade strut compressor, I tried this one for what appeared to be a slightly safer design. In actual use, it does feel safer. Of course you have to use caution with any such device. But anyway, it compressed the spring with ease. The large threaded rod did bend even with the mid sized Toyota 4Runner springs, but not to the extreme that lesser spring compressors would. In use, you have to "finesse" the hooks into the coil springs, both top and bottom. And due to the simple design of a circular coil spring, the hooks will never be 100% completely even around the coils. So it's expected to have some unevenness in the device and slight bending of the rod when the spring is being compressed. Remember to compress only enough to be able to loosen the top nut (no need to attempt to over compress the coils).

    In closing, be sure to wear safety glasses and in my case, I used some high temperature brake grease on the threaded rod and an air impact wrench which made quick work of the actual compressing procedure.

    In a few hours, I had fully did both front struts on my rig. And that was taking my sweet time to clean and inspect the various suspension components for damage, wear, etc.
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