Hello everyone I am a new member with a question.Does any one know if I can put a toytech coil spring spacer in with a external coil spring compressor that clamps on the side of the coil spring or am I going to have to take it to a automotive center to have the coil spring compressed? Thanks
Hello everyone I am a new member with a question.Does any one know if I can put a toytech coil spring spacer in with a external coil spring compressor that clamps on the side of the coil spring or am I going to have to take it to a automotive center to have the coil spring compressed? Thanks
I had some very bad experiences with spring compressors. I ended up taking my to a shop to have them done.
Save yourself the time, money, and headaches and take them to a shop.
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Haven't done one on a Tundra, but compressing a spring typically isn't that big a deal. There's a knack to it. If you use the type that uses two separate jack screws (one on each side of the spring), the trick is to adjust evenly. In any event, compressing a spring is a serious deal and you can get hurt.
I did my own with the help of TS.com member (HockeyFreak) a couple of years ago, when I installed a set of Wheeler's coils on my DC. Like (shall36) says though... there is a "knack" to it. Not only do you have to adjust those bolt screws evenly, but you also need to make sure you lubricate the threads real good as well. Otherwise you'll end up [literally] wearing yourself out trying to get the stupid thing to work, once you get some serious tension on it. Er,ummm... like we did, until I remembered the lubricant....
In all honesty though, if I had to do it all over again, I'd probably take it to a shop and have it done. MUCH easier and faster for sure. If I were doing this by myself however, there wouldn't be ANY question... I'd definately take it to a shop.
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I just did my leveling kit. I started with trying to compress them myself. It was starting to look dangerous and I chickened out. Had a local tire shop do it for $41.00 with tax for both sides.
did my own rent one from local autozone for free just patience and regular tools ratcheting wrench or socket, NEVER USE IMPACT TOOLS on the compressor thats the common mistake, heres a pix
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did my own rent one from local autozone for free just patience and regular tools ratcheting wrench or socket, NEVER USE IMPACT TOOLS on the compressor thats the common mistake, heres a pix
I had no problem taking them apart with one of those things, but when I went to install the longer 5100 adjustable, I couldn't compress the spring enough. One of the compressor rods broke and went flying. It could have killed someone.
Ride: 2001 Tundra SR5, 4WD, The Lean Mean Green Machine, Lift, Front: Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Shocks w/ Total Chaos Diff Drop, Lift, Rear: 1" Wheeler's Blocks, Wheels: Chromed Factory 4Runner Rims, 17", Tires: Bridgestone Revos, 285/70R-17, Performance: Unichip, Borla Exhaust, Optima Yellow-top Battery, Flux Capacitor, Interior: Dog Hair on Back Seat, Coffee Stains on Console, Bling: Ivan Stewart TRD Grille, Westin Nerf Bars, Clear Corners & Eurotails, Debadged, Audio: Kenwood DDX512 Head Unit, Kenwood KCA-XM100V Satellite Radio Interface, Kenwood KCA-BT200 Bluetooth Interface, Polk Audio db6501 component speakers (Front), Polk Audio db651s speakers (Rear), Profile AP740 4-channel amplifier, Rockford Fosgate 8” Punch subwoofer (x 2) in Q-Logic enclosure, Profile AP700M mono subwoofer amplifier, Audiovox ACA200W Rear-view camera, Shark Fin Antenna, Other: Viair 450C compressor, 2.5 Gallon air tank, Kleinn Pro Series 4-Trumpet air horns, Eye Candy: Hottie Wife in Passenger Seat, Security System: One Very Ornery Dog and a New Puppy Who is not much of a Deterrent
A local 4x4 shop did mide on a press for $20 each. Took him 30 min. Not worth the risk of injury to save $40!
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Coil spring compressor
Er,ummm... like we did, until I remembered the lubricant...
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2002 Tundra AC 4x4 Off Road Package - Revtek coil lift with Wheeler's 1.5" AAL. Superlift Truspeed Recalibration unit. Flomaster dual exhaust. Husky floor liners. Hellwig anti sway bar. Xmas Gift 2006 - 3" Perf. Accessories body lift and Gap guards - Installed 1/6/07! New tires in March 2007 - BFG AT 30570r16 on MT Classic IIs. Total Chaos steering bushing kit. Front swaybar bushing kit from Wheelers Offroad. Stubbie 21" antenna. Underdrive pulley installed with NAPA belt. Timing chain replacement and brake job are next!
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