Spring compressor for front coil-overs

Does anyone in the Houston area have the necessary spring compressor to change out the shocks in an 09 Tacoma?

Been trying to get myself and a few places scheduled, but having little luck. Seems that everyone is getting their vehicles worked on these days, and finding someone to take the time, when I have the time, is getting tough.

Any leads? Have one, know where to rent one, etc.?

 

I have one (sort of - it is my buddies) in Bryan/College Station, would be glad to help you one weekend for a couple of bud lights. We just had a wrench meet in Houston last Saturday, you should of come & we could of done it then.

 

Rob: Keith tried to compress my springs to get those struts out and change cups around...it didn't work.

I took my springs and struts to NTB on Hwy6, skipped the front desk and walked in and talked to the mechanic directly. He put down the job he was working on, took 20 min and put my springs together and I slipped him $20 cash.

20min, $20, ...no risk of death from trying to compress myself...sounds like a deal to me!

 

His springs are no where near as strong as yours are, we have done OE springs several times with out any problems. If he is trying to reuse his springs, then he would have to pull everything apart first, then go get them done. I agree that with the OME springs need to be proffesionally done.

 

Appreciate the input so far. Yes, I have the stock SR5 springs, no aftermarkets. Bryan is a ways for me, I am in Pearland (south of Houston), but I'll keep it in mind, was hoping for someone a bit closer.

I saw the notice for the wrench session, but didn't see anyone bringing a spring compressor, and I didn't think my local mechanics were going to be that busy, so I didn't drive up.

My biggest problem so far is not wanting to take the coil overs off, then not be able to get someone to change them out.

 

Sweet!

 

me man, you weakling

 

just a heads up........i bought a clam shell type spring compressor from harborfreightUSA.com a week ago.........right around $50 and shipping.........seems pretty well built to me....has the locking pins so the coils cant fly out.........should be alot safter than the kind you rent.

 

My buddies has the locking pins also, we have used it to install a few spacer lifts witout any problems

 

good to know.