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Powerbuilt 648627 Strut Spring Compressor Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.3
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Description of Powerbuilt 648627 Strut Spring Compressor

Designed for safe, easy removal and installation of coil springs from McPherson struts. Built-in locking safety pins prevent tool from slipping off spring coil. Storage case includes laminated instruction sheets and photos. Manufacturer lifetime warranty.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worked great. Smooth

Works great. Smooth. Easy to use. 2007 Volvo S60 2.5T. Only 4 stars because it would be nice if they were a bit further apart so the bolts aren't so close to the spring seats on the struts. But it still worked great.

Pros
  • Storage case with instructions and photos laminated in
Cons
  • There are new competitors

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Better quality and design than many other cheap DIY kits

Sturdy, easy to use, not perfect, but much better quality and design than some other "cheap" and more dangerous pen kit tools I've tried . Suitable for standard automotive applications. Also included is a storage box. highlighted.

Pros
  • Manufacturer's lifetime warranty
Cons
  • Functionality

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works well enough. for tools and equipment

I bought these to help a friend replace all four upper tubes on his 1998 Mazda Protege. Enough compressors. We managed to swap all four. Mounting on the springs was a bit tricky and the top of the post got in the way of the socket. In the end I managed to press the socket in place. Overall it worked as expected. I gently moved the spring when it was compressed, but I didn't feel like it was about to burst. The locking pins gave me a little more confidence that the spring wouldn't explode in my…

Pros
  • Built in locking pins prevent tool from slipping off spring coil
Cons
  • For old