spring compressor recomendations?

[HOYTUSA]

OK guys I need a recomendation on a good spring compressor for my OME install on the 4runner.

[cruiseroutfit]

A standard coil compressor simply won't work well on the front Tacoma struts (coil & shocks ). Which OME coils are you using? You can either have someone pre-assemble them for you using a strut compressor or a press (with attachments), or compress them using the A-arm.

Here are some threads with more info:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ighlight=strut
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ighlight=strut

[Willman]

Wall mounted with a cage!!!!....Wouldn't want to lose an arm or leg.....

[HOYTUSA]

A standard coil compressor simply won't work well on the front Tacoma struts (coil & shocks ). Which OME coils are you using? You can either have someone pre-assemble them for you using a strut compressor or a press (with attachments), or compress them using the A-arm.

Here are some threads with more info:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ighlight=strut
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/sh...ighlight=strut

Kurt - they are 881's. I like the simplicity of the jack method but I will still need a "strut compressor" to take the old struts off, correct?

[grouch]

Take them to Pep Boys or some other shop and get them to do it. Just make sure they are aligned correctly. I have done mine several times with a wall mounted compressor and still had something go wrong. A cotter pin that held the compressor closed broke and my top plate shot across the shop and hit some guy in the arms and cut him up pretty bad. I don't want to preach but these things are DANGEROUS! I switched to coil overs so I don't have to screw with them anymore.

[cruiseroutfit]

Kurt - they are 881's. I like the simplicity of the jack method but I will still need a "strut compressor" to take the old struts off, correct?

Nope, undo the lower ball joint mount, and sway bar link, and then undo the bottom shock/strut bolt, you might have to pry it up a bit as you work the bolt out (to avoid stripping it).

[HOYTUSA]

my bad! I knew I could get them off the truck without the compressor but I will still need it to disassemble the old strut to get the old plate/mount off. So I can reuse the old plate/mount on the new OME strut.

unless someone can recomend a place to pick up a new top plate/mount for the OME strut?

[cruiseroutfit]

my bad! I knew I could get them off the truck without the compressor but I will still need it to disassemble the old strut to get the old plate/mount off. So I can reuse the old plate/mount on the new OME strut.

unless someone can recomend a place to pick up a new top plate/mount for the OME strut?

The dealer is the only place that can get them that I've found. I offer them pre-setup when I sell struts/coils, and have the customer send back their "cores" when done... I don't keep any of the new mounts or washers around.

[HOYTUSA]

i'll have to swing by the dealer this week and see if I can pick up a set. you don't happen to know the part numbers do you?