Ordering Eibach Springs - What Spring Compressor?

[dannym2009]

Anyone successfully used a cheaper spring compressor to install the Eibachs? I figure if I can get one that will work SAFELY for around $100, it will pay off in the long run. Thanks in advance.

 

[dannym2009]

My springs are coming end of the week. Has anyone successfully compressed the Eibachs with a cheap rental set from AutoZone or something like that? I am not too concerned with removing the stock springs, but more concerned with being able to compress the Eibachs. I watched a video on Stage 3 Motorsports with them installing Eibachs on a standard F150 and they used the cheap set, but said it was a pain. I try to avoid a shop doing work at all costs because I don't trust anyone but myself....

 

[Two Dogs]

I have not used this on my raptor but has been successful on all other vehicles.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Steel-Co...=sem&msclkid=df2e862851ad12ed5a87dbbd5edb4a58

 

[dannym2009]

Won’t let me open that link...


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[Two Dogs]

https://www.harborfreight.com/singl...rce=bing&utm_medium=cpc&mkwid=ljAjjvbU|pcrid|{creative}|pkw||pmt|be|pdv|c|slid||product|43753|pgrid||ptaid||&pgrid=1164383108495609&ptaid=pla-4576373557976310&pcid=368003295&msclkid=91e669b3360e11db390334261fd7d2dc

 

[Two Dogs]

 

[UrbanMenace]

I tried the Walmart version. You can remove & install the factory springs with this unit but it didn't feel very safe. Unsuccessfully compressed the Eibach springs a significant amount, just bent the compressor arms.

Another more robust asymmetric spring compressor is available for a couple hundred dollars. Appears that it might work .... Believe a photos on the Eibach springs installed thread.

 

[dannym2009]

Completed the install over the weekend with (2) sets of cheap rentals from Advance Auto Parts. Easilly compressed the stock springs with (1) set and used both sets to compress the Eibachs enough to get them installed.

 

[alcoolaid]

I pretty much did the same thing. Needed 1 set to remove the stock springs (but they were already starting to bend). Used a friends wall mounted spring compressor to get the eibachs in.

I have some pictures in my build thread for those that are interested: https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/alcoolaids-2017-raptor-weekend-warrior.71466/#post-1401445