Spring Compressor Tool - 2200 Lbs - Extra Strength, Heavy Duty Build, Ultra-Rugged Coil Spring Compressor Tool or Strut Spring Compressor Strong and Durable ATV Spring Compressor Tool

The Tool seems well built. It worked well and kept me from getting injured or killed by the springs. It holds well and I like the attachable cage and the clamps on the bottom. I will update if I run into issues or if it breaks.

My initial review mind you is after only one use but product worked exactly as it’s supposed to I felt safer using it because it’s extremely heavy duty. I’ve used the rental one before and the entire compressor bowed once I got the spring compressed and made me a little nervous. I never felt at any point that this one was going to fail and it didn’t on a full-size pick up truck. I’ve seen people Doc stars for lack of instructions but it’s pretty straightforward tool and many things don’t come with instructions these days because all you have to do is YouTube a how to and you can find directions for anything so I don’t think it’s a big issue and if you can’t look at it and figure out how it works then probably shouldn’t be using it and I don’t mean that in a mean way just for individuals safeties who don’t know how the tool works. All in all it was a great product and sometime in the future not too far away I will have to replace my shock absorbers. Financially I was only able to do the 2 1/2 inch lift to try and get my tires from rubbing so it will be used again and it’s handy to have if you have friends or family who need help. Of course if something happens or the product fails I will amend my review or add a new one. All in all though if you’re using or need to use a compressor for some pretty heavy duty springs I would suggest this product.

If I were to guess, I would say I have swapped springs and/or struts at least 10 times, usually using the Macphereson spring compressor tool that can be rented from auto parts stores. I most recently used that tool to install a heavier duty lift/rally spring on my Subaru Outback. The shaft of the tool bent under the pressure from the upgraded springs, and although it worked (barely), I was terrified. Enter the Shankly tool. This tool was hands down amazing! I had to compress the springs several times to make adjustments and was able to do that in the time it took to do just one spring using the rental tool. This is possibly the best $60 spent on any tool in my garage. It was simple to use, sturdy, felt safe and was quick to do the job. The force or pressure required to turn the shaft was greatly reduced as well. I will no longer dread suspension work! I can’t recommend this tool enough. Simply fantastic for the shade tree mechanic.

DO NOT USE THIS CHEAP MADE COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR it finally after few usage jaws broke off and I am lucky that did not get hurt today on 5/28/2021. and I hope this tool has not hurt anybody else as I had funny feeling about low quality of this tools although slim and handy design but it must be a clone design made in China and I will upload photos later.I bought this coil spring compressor set for being a good slim design for newer European cars such as BMW which I used it first time and was hesitant to compress the spring any further with this tool to avoid breaking the tools using a 1/2 inch drive air gun slowly. this tools kit came without instructions to begin with A total irresponsibility for the sake of first timer use and safety purpose. I suppose if someone get hurt and or die they don't seems to care about it except saying sorry it happen and may be just selling the tool seems to be more important unless the seller has no idea what he is selling like a kids toys. Also instead of sending me an email asking how this tool worked out and any issues with rather than saying we stand behind it till in few years we won't hear back from since may be somebody is dead you won't be able to hear from him then or if injured badly then you will hear from him. however; I had to figure it myself but there are 3 rows of jaws that only two would fit around the coil spring and the middle ones won't grab any part of coil spring and just let it hang in there between the two jaws and also could not compress the coil spring any further when trying to put new strut mount cap back on because of not enough trust in using the tools having seen the jaws are not made of high quality rigid steel and at least it does not look like as I have handled and seen many tools in my past 30 years of line of work and had used another set of coil spring compressor with better capability of compressing the spring and still not sure if I want to keep this set of tools with reading one review I read that a first time user had a broken jaws holder broke on him. that's very scary to see a coil spring breaks loose as result of tool failure however; and for your information we are willing top pay more for a tools that is built more rigid and safe enough that is not needing to worry about accident as result of lower quality made tools or the important part of.

Safety guard attachment was in the way. Also I used the tool upside down to the way they show in the picture. Otherwise I could not use my jaw clamp tool to hold the strut properly. That safety clamp on the spring works well. I used this on my Tacoma and bought it because my old spring compressor tool was bending and I didn't trust it to do the final 2 inches.It is fairly durable but I would not use air tools on it, though I tried on low speed. You need the manual feedback and as it gets tighter alternate often while tightening to help keep strut centered. Grease I applied to help is the silicone paste lube. It is clear and not as nasty looking. And worked well.