A spring compressor is a handy tool designed to compress the coil springs in suspension systems or in cases of strut replacement. This process can be daunting, but with the following 11 easy steps, ...

Note to the reader: If you’re planning to make your own spring tool, we probably can’t stop you. We can show you what we’d do to minimize—but not completely eliminate—the chance you’ll end up becoming ...

A spring compressor is among the most infamous tools available to home auto mechanics. Its job and operation are straightforward: It just squeezes a spring so that you can remove or install it from a ...