3rd gen Camaro/Firebird ft coil spring tool

Dragsinger · 05-27-2021, 08:19 AM

Racers, I have the conventional compressor with 4 "fingers" that pull the spring together using a long thread rod. The puller is very old [like me a many of my tools] and I am beginning to fear its failure.

I see talk about an OTC tool that has two disks that pulls the spring together.

Does anyone use that tool. Or other tools?

west coast · 05-27-2021, 10:57 AM

Yes the OTC one works great, have no fear when using it laying under a car. It doesnt work in every application, but is great when it does. On a side note working on a 74 GTO it wouldnt work used the kind you are taking about but with only 2 hooks and went through shock hole on frame, some one shared trick of putting heater hose on the coil spring to keep hooks from coming off worked well. I think this tip came from Marty.

Herbie Null · 05-27-2021, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragsinger

Racers, I have the conventional compressor with 4 "fingers" that pull the spring together using a long thread rod. The puller is very old [like me a many of my tools] and I am beginning to fear its failure.

I see talk about an OTC tool that has two disks that pulls the spring together.

Does anyone use that tool. Or other tools?

The OTC 7045B is the best spring compressor I have ever used on my 3rd Gen, once you use it you will never risk your body to injury again with a hook style compressor tool.. https://www.amazon.com/OTC-7045B-Fro.../dp/B000GTJ5I8 Buy one and never look back.

Sean Marconette · 05-27-2021, 11:42 PM

The OTC tool is the one that Randy Manns suggested for my new springs. They are not cheap, but the safest spring compressor I have ever used. It was money well spent.

Sean

Eman · 05-28-2021, 12:22 AM

I have a Snap-On which is a Branick. It has 2 hooks and a slip in fork for the bottom. I've used it on my 3rd gen with Moroso trick springs.
This is the style I have https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XQVWMN6...=1622175908865

05-27-2021, 08:19 AM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,759 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	3rd gen Camaro/Firebird ft coil spring tool Racers, I have the conventional compressor with 4 "fingers" that pull the spring together using a long thread rod. The puller is very old [like me a many of my tools] and I am beginning to fear its failure. I see talk about an OTC tool that has two disks that pulls the spring together. Does anyone use that tool. Or other tools? __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

05-27-2021, 10:57 AM	#2
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 579 Likes: 4 Liked 131 Times in 51 Posts	Re: 3rd gen Camaro/Firebird ft coil spring tool Yes the OTC one works great, have no fear when using it laying under a car. It doesnt work in every application, but is great when it does. On a side note working on a 74 GTO it wouldnt work used the kind you are taking about but with only 2 hooks and went through shock hole on frame, some one shared trick of putting heater hose on the coil spring to keep hooks from coming off worked well. I think this tip came from Marty. __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

05-27-2021, 11:42 PM	#4
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 960 Likes: 632 Liked 167 Times in 61 Posts	Re: 3rd gen Camaro/Firebird ft coil spring tool The OTC tool is the one that Randy Manns suggested for my new springs. They are not cheap, but the safest spring compressor I have ever used. It was money well spent. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

05-28-2021, 12:22 AM	#5
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 444 Likes: 14 Liked 109 Times in 63 Posts	Re: 3rd gen Camaro/Firebird ft coil spring tool I have a Snap-On which is a Branick. It has 2 hooks and a slip in fork for the bottom. I've used it on my 3rd gen with Moroso trick springs. This is the style I have https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XQVWMN6...=1622175908865 Last edited by Eman; 05-28-2021 at 12:25 AM.