Branick 7600 Strut Spring Compressor $744.99
Link to tool: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/branick-7600-strut-spring-compressor#oid=1002_1
Link to Branick: http://www.branick.com
I got tired of messing with cheap spring compressors when doing struts. On more than one occasion they let go on me and scared the poop out of me. To solve the problem, I went looking for a good wall mounted spring compressor. Branick was kind enough to hook me up with their 7600. I love it. I’ve used it on a couple of occasions so far and have been very happy with it’s performance. No longer do I fear doing struts. In fact, I almost want to ask my friends if they need strut work just so I can use the tool.
I realize not everyone will be in the market for this tool. I will also add that if you think about it, the tool is much cheaper than any medical expenses you would incur if you had an issue using inferior tools.
Lastly, be careful no matter what tool you use when compressing automotive springs. There’s a lot of potential energy there and you could be seriously injured or killed. Be sure to follow the safety procedures for whatever tool you decide to use. Also, if you don’t have a spring compressor of this type, and you’re in need of compressing springs for a job like this, you can always remove the struts yourself and take them to a shop where they can compress the springs for you. That should make the job more affordable and also keep you from getting hurt doing this work.
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Well it's time for me to buy a new strut compressor after 39 years in business, obviously this won't work on early Z cars (rear-clamshell only) but does the bottom left arm pivot on this 7600? I tried to do a small rear strut job today on a 7400 and the left bottom arm is fixed in one position, so I could not safely use the tool. Hopefully this 7600 pivots. Nice Video!
Can you rent one of these somewhere I don’t feel like spending $800 on something I’m only going to use once
It's the best on the market.
Nice however these are like $1650 Australian
Eric, I have a 2000 Accord and I remember that I replaced my front struts using that triangular spring compressor. It was not fun, I had to put it on the floor horizontally; but even having 7200 Branick spring compressor in the shop, one of my coworkers recommended to use that triangular spring compressor. Kind of crazy, no?
You’re not suppose to use an impact wrench on the compressors lmao
I got this one, if you move the three top lock pins from the top holes to the bottom holes,then should enough room to fit air gun,you can check this company youtube video.
This tool have stand with wheels you can fit on it,lot people just mount on the wall.
The two pieces tool is ok and fast, last 36 years I use it ,it never jump once,make sure not use the touch points are round ,that one easy jump,buy the touch points are flat.I bought new one ,because some models springs, 2 pieces cant compress enough or can't fit into the it.
Not a good tool,if fit center,hard to use gun.
Because you want to fit the gun,fit it not center is so danger, sorry not danger ,is stupid.
Don’t put you face by the spring it can fly out ( also recommend a pair of vice grips clamped on spring so it does not rotate under pressure it does happen sometimes when removing the nut .
That's what happen when you use an air gun 😂😂😂 …
That thing is so outdated.
Excellente!
Don't use impact tools on spring compressors that are not made for impact gun man
Why did u choose branick over otc
Have you or anyone used one of the Timmart 1 Ton 2200 LBS Auto Strut Coil Spring Compressor Air Hydraulic Tool ?
ill be building one sadly its build or buy china junk or this thing i can not afford i mean 700+ bucks or 120.00 junk irritating so off to the steal store aka junk yard
And i use a 5 Buck DIY version I could sit on and it works since 10 years…. Eric you have way to much money to spend on tools 😉
As I've gotten older, and less immortal, I tend to lean toward slightly safer tooling like this. There's still a huge amount of stored energy in a compressed coil spring.
I have a healed broken wrist from one of the smaller tools, that I bought in the 1970's, cutting loose while I tightened it with a box end wrench. It was in use on a '78 Scirocco spring set.
I'm replacing the springs on my 2009 Impala SS with some Moog variable rate units along with some Buick Lacrosse Super Bilstein struts this week and I bought one of these for the job. I'll be doing springs on my 2005 Impala SS and 2005 Jetta TDI along with several other cars in the next few months and I don't trust other folks to take the kind of assembly care I will. I figure I can re-sell a lightly used clean 7600 in the original box for a decent price on evilbay if I need to.
How large are the concrete wall anchors you used? And I noticed you have two anchors on the sides of the back plate, any reason? I am getting ready to mount mine in the next week or so , its been sitting in the back room for a while waiting for time and a good spot on the wall. I thinking by the wheel balancer and tire mounting area would make sense.
The branick 7600 strut compressor is the best strut compressor Ive ever used,bar none.
It looks a lot like the old Mac 720 strut spring compressor.