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Post by Shabba on Apr 27, 2010 23:09:25 GMT -5
So, I recently did the struts on the old 97 Camry and they turned out great. I literally watched a youtube video and did it. To make sure everything was OK, I took it to my local mechanic and he gave it a seal of approval.
Now my question is: When using a spring compression tool is it OK to use air tools to tighten and loosen the bolts on the compressor? Now for myself I went with my trusty crescent wrench because the package said not to use air tools. However, it took hours and hours to compress the springs. Also, the compressor would sometimes slide to one side, and I would have to start all over again. Now, I could easily have taking them to my mechanic and have him compress them for me, but hey whats the fun in that?? I've seen people use air tools on spring compression tools similar to mine. So, what do you guys think, to use or not to use?
Thanks.
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Post by Shabba on Apr 27, 2010 23:12:55 GMT -5
Food for thought. Attachments:
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Post by sixpack on Apr 28, 2010 7:42:05 GMT -5
If You'll note: in the pic, the air tool being used to tighten the clamping bolts is an IMPACT wrench, not an air RATCHET. The difference being that the IMPACT wrench will only turn (forward or reverse) ONE PART of ONE revolution at an impact, limiting the speed that the fastener will tighten or loosen. The air ratchet has the ability to travel rapid revolutions per minute, (based on air pressure and c.f.m.) thus permitting rapid tightening or loosening of a given fastener. The advise given by the clamp (compressor) manufacturer NOT to use air tools was likely intended as a "safety procedural" write-up and probably intended to protect them in the event that someone might file a suit against them if one was injured using an air tool with the device. If it were me, I would put on my safety facial shield - start the clamp using manual tools - pick the proper sized impact socket - then start to SLOWLY tighten the clamp bolts PROPORTIONATELY - until they are at the proper position to permit completing the job the clamp was being utilized for. That's my $.02 worth on using an AIR tool for the spring compressor job...You mileage may vary! (Congrats on the new struts, Shabba!) Best Regards, Sixpack
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Post by big525i on May 11, 2010 9:07:28 GMT -5
sixpack i have used impact gun on a spring compressor i think its perfect safe as long as the compressor has the safe locks and holds the spring in place
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Post by Shabba on May 11, 2010 22:25:38 GMT -5
Here's the compressor that I used: Attachments:
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Post by sixpack on May 12, 2010 6:49:57 GMT -5
sixpack i have used impact gun on a spring compressor i think its perfect safe as long as the compressor has the safe locks and holds the spring in place Hi, Mike! Cool to see 'Ya up and posting on this Forum! Always Happy to hear more "chatter" from fellow members! (Check my posting again and You'll see that I agree with Ya'll on using an impact gun SAFELY on strut spring compressors. ) See 'Ya around the Forum! Best Regards, Sixpack
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Post by sixpack on May 12, 2010 6:51:30 GMT -5
Here's the compressor that I used: "One Picture is Worth a Thousand Words..." THANKS SHABBA! Best Regards, Sixpack
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Post by big525i on May 13, 2010 19:55:07 GMT -5
shabba the ones you have are perfect
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