mazda/nissan

iTrader: (2)

anybody else used these? i might get a pair for when i do my suspension because the ones i've used from orielly's to fix a bent shock were meant to slip inside of the spring, which didn't work so hot on the miata as you can imagine.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=43753

socal pat

On M.net one owner (Mad Swede I think) said he had problems fitting it over the spring. I once borrowed one from a friend, it sure looks the same, and while it takes a little fussing it works fine. When it came time to actually buy one I cheaped out on the sticks o' death and had no problems with them. If I were to be working on a pickup truck or something I would go with the big guns, but the Miata suspension doesn't scare me anymore. I just remove the shock/spring unit, throw a towel over the nut on the end and step on it while I lossen it. It might move a whole 1 1/2 feet when it pops off.

Zabac

iTrader: (39)

if you have factory suspension you do not need a compressor, i ve done this many times, just lay the assembly down and step on it and voila

SamS

iTrader: (2)

The loaner tools from Auto Zone and Advance Auto work fine for me.

nicacus

iTrader: (7)

+1

Racer46

I've got that compressor. I couldn't get it to work single handedly on my R B springs. Might be O.K with 2 people or some way to anchor it to a bench. I bought a pair of sticks and they work fine. Would be willing to sell the clamshell one for $20 but it's heavy and wouldn't be worth shipping.

Braineack

iTrader: (62)

$20 death sticks from advance auto ftw.

xturner

+1. Pain(from when they slip) builds character.

If you get them and they work OK, let us know.

firedog25

I have some Craftsman compressors, they work great for both the Miata and my WRX. All my friends know I have them so they'll used more than twice.

Savington

iTrader: (31)

Suicide sticks. Honestly, I'd just buy new shocks, coilover sleeves, and NB upper mounts and throw the entire stock setup away without even dismantling it.

Atlanta93LE

iTrader: (5)

Looks like somebody is made of money...

firedog25

The key is to not be in the way of the tophat. Stick those things in a vice and NOT stand in front of the hat when working on them. I just put enough load on the compressor to relax the spring off the hat which isn't much if the compressor decides to fail on me.

magnamx-5

iTrader: (7)

I dunno dude that **** looks to big to work.

mazda/nissan

iTrader: (2)

yeah these look more capable now that i think about it

http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,.../selectZip.htm

Agent935

I have THESE Spring compressors from Harbor freight. They're a bit of a pain but the work fine.

Loki047

iTrader: (6)

Look like the ones from autozone. Hope you have an impact wrench, makes it alot quicker.

Agent935

Yeah it took like 2 hours to do it with a ratchet. impact gun FTW