Spring compressor choice.

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T.Hanson
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Spring compressor choice.

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Three cars needing front end maintenance, someday, wants a spring compressor. Mostly for the imagined freedom for time to clean up, paint the associated parts, not involving a shop.

Any expertise for a brand or style to buy ? I know there are cheesy mickey mousers out there, ready to make me crabby.
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Blaise
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T.Hanson wrote:Three cars needing front end maintenance, someday, wants a spring compressor. Mostly for the imagined freedom for time to clean up, paint the associated parts, not involving a shop.

Any expertise for a brand or style to buy ? I know there are cheesy mickey mousers out there, ready to make me crabby.
I recently bought a craftsman version and it works great.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-strut-sp ... 947057000P

$55

<table><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/y ... site"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bYCb ... G_1758.JPG" height="640" width="480"></a></td></tr><tr><td>From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/1030509870 ... site">1977 530i upgrades</a></td></tr></table>
1977 BMW 530i
1973 R75/5 BMW (motorcycle)
T.Hanson
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Perfect ! Price fits in my coin purse and Sears (Craftsman) is close by.

You should get a sales commission for the application photo.

Thank you.
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Looks strong. Sears also has a set of flat ratchet wrenches, right? :idea:
I wonder if some are even off-set.
Good Luck,,,,Greg
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