Spring compression tool?

[JRH]

Anyone recommend a decent and safe spring compression tool(s) for compressing coil springs to add spacers? Tried ones for cars n trucks but too big and press into shocks prohibiting full compression for spacer install.

 

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[WagginTail]

Use some ratchet straps. I tried a tool but the straps worked a lot better

 

[JRH]

Are you able to compress enough to install spacers? Makes me a little nervous. Fox shocks look great!

 

[WagginTail]

Are you able to compress enough to install spacers? Makes me a little nervous. Fox shocks look great!

Yes. I installed spring spacers on my 700-4 using this method. Take your time. Just do 2 or 3 clicks on one strap then do the other strap. Notice the bolt going through the hooks and eye of the shock. Also helps to have someone help hold the shock. I learned this method from some of the awesome members on here that figured out how to do it a long time ago.

Also those spacers are gonna stiffen up the shocks a lot but they won't bottom out anymore on the front when you hit a big bump.

 

[WagginTail]

Thanks for the comment on the fox shocks BTW. I went through the whole spring spacer/ bracket lift experiment when I had my 700-4. Got my 1000-5 in August and decided I was gonna spend the money and have a great riding machine

 

[JRH]

Thanks. Wish I had an unlimited budget then I would upgrade shocks. Too many other things spending money on (dual battery and associated equipment, wheels n tires, skid plates etc..... the list goes on) already spent a lot on boss plow package, roof, bumper, winch, tailgate steel, seat covers, a arm guards, windshield.....

 

[TripleB]

Use some ratchet straps. I tried a tool but the straps worked a lot better

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That's what I do too.

 

[Tramguage1]

 

[JRH]

WagginTail, TripleB how do you release the tension using the ratchet straps. Thanks for the help!

 

[P1K5Dave]

With a bang.

 

[WagginTail]

WagginTail, TripleB how do you release the tension using the ratchet straps. Thanks for the help!