Hilka 12700055 Coil Spring Compressor, Silver

Fantastic job, strong.

Never changed a spring before, but having had one spontaneously shear and fall out while car was parked up I decided I would have a go myself putting a new spring in as half the job had been done already :-). Chose these a) becuase they looked sturdy and safer with the double hooks and b) because they looked good value. Found them easy to use, gradually tightening each one by equal number of turns using 21mm socket to ensure equal compression on opposite sides of the spring. These compressors well up to the job had no concerns about their grip on the spring if you tighten them them alternately and gradually each side. Popped the spring in place and slackened off gradually each side again. Job done :-). All thats left to do is tobise them to remove and replace the other side when the rain stops :-) Would recommend.

This would definately be a five star but for small cars it was a bit fiddaly as positioning the compressor was a bit difficult after the spring was put in to place, however this is not realy the fault of the compressor. i had to install just the spring and the old one had broken off so wasnt sure how to position the compressors, i did however find that they are fairly long so good for most cars but with a small car i had to remove one compressor at a time as the 2 together were too big for this spring when in place on the car. That said this is a good bit of kit and well worth what i paid for it. Very strong so easily dealt with the job i had.

They work really well but I have rarely been so terrified as I was when I used them. I used rope to secure the springs before removing them.

Do what they are ment to and good value

I think this might be more useful for large diameter coils as the distance between tips is large. I struggled using this on my car. Be aware you need a 21 mm nut as well!!! if you don't already have one then consider cost of nut ! I expected this to be either 20 or 22 which are common!

Nice quality. I used these with another similar pair of clamps I already had so I had FOUR of them on the spring and it is waaay easier and much safer as theres less stress on each clamp. I always hated doing coil springs, if one clamp slips off you could literally lose your head!I'd looked at getting an expensive set as my existing set just didn't lock very well but from the ones I looked at even the expensive ones seemed very hit and miss in terms of the locking mechanics.Id strongly suggest using TWO sets of these spaced around the spring. Took me 15 mins to get the spring off and onto a new strut and felt really safe. The hooks grip well especially in comparison to my original set. I'd suggest greasing the threads up a bit before use.The turning heads weren't a good fit at all for a ratchet socket, one fitted, the other didn't but just used a spanner instead.

Compressor arrived completely ruined! The thread on the clamp has been badly damaged. Although I knew this was a used item it should be in a condition that enables it to be used! This is terrible.