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, ...

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 ...

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 ...