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3-Ton Coil Spring Compressor
"It'll service 99 percent of the shocks and struts on the market today, and get the job done a lot more safely," says Peter Amstutz, North Lancaster, Ontario, about his new 3-ton hydraulic coil spring compressor. It can be used to remove damaged coil springs from most cars and pickups as well as ATV's and other equipme
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3-Ton Coil Spring Compressor FARM SHOP Miscellaneous 29-5-37 "It'll service 99 percent of the shocks and struts on the market today, and get the job done a lot more safely," says Peter Amstutz, North Lancaster, Ontario, about his new 3-ton hydraulic coil spring compressor. It can be used to remove damaged coil springs from most cars and pickups as well as ATV's and other equipment.
Amstutz is a licensed mechanic who at one time was also a tool salesman. "While on the road I saw a lot of problems with the strut spring replacement tools that mechanics were using. The tools required the use of an air gun or impact wrench, which acted on a threaded bolt to squeeze the spring enough that it could be removed from the car. The operator had to bend over the spring, and a lot of guys got hurt when the spring released under compression," says Amstutz.
His tool can handle springs from 3 to 12 in. in diameter, including non-concentric models. It makes use of a hydraulic jack and allows the mechanic to work at eye level, thereby staying out of the spring's potential trajectory. A safety tie-down chain, combined with the double cross system, makes the compressor much safer to use, says Amstutz.
The tool has a double cross design, with a pair of self-locking horizontal arms. Each arm has its own vertical adjustment. The spring hooks on between the arms and is held secure by either hooks or angle irons. The jack is located about 1 ft. off the floor next to a 6-ft. high vertical steel pipe. The jack lifts a T-bar section that pushes against the upper arm, which is stationary, to compress the spring. Once the spring has been compressed, a new shock can be installed.
The horizontal arms can be adjusted to accept springs ranging up to 12 in. in dia. Adjustable screws on each arm allow different shapes and sizes of springs to be used.
"With the right combination of hooks and angle irons, coil springs can be compressed with a minimal amount of force, which reduces the risk of weakening or breaking the spring. This feature also allows for the spring to be quickly repositioned," notes Amstutz.
The tool sells for $790.
Amstutz is looking for distributors.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Peter Amstutz, Rt. 1, North Lancaster, Ontario, Canada K0C 1Z0 (ph 613 347-1124; fax 613 347-2746; website: www.iss-sales-service.com/amstutz).
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