Sping compression tool

[Slug_BM]

Hi All,

Does anyone have a rear shock compression tool for swapping the coil spring? I've a replacement spring to fit on an Ohlins shock. Just need to compress, flick out the C clip, drop the spring and slip on the new one. Am happy bring the shock to where you are and do it myself.

Many thanks in advance!

[Renton]

I've got a set for car springs but don't know if they'd work on a bike spring. You're welcome to bring it round and we'll give it a go.

[gunn parker]

I have a set of car spring ones too

[Scott52]

I have one that will do most shockys including Ohlins. Made it myself years ago and it works a treat. It uses my trolley jack as the compressor.

[shedman1300]

I have a set for bike springs your welcome to use.
I live in south Guildford 0403056644

[Slug_BM]

Hi all,

Does anyone have a rear shock compressor tool for swapping out Ohilins springs? The shock is off the bike so can come over to you.

Many thanks in advance,
Rich

[Slug_BM]

Hi All,

Thanks for your responses; looks as if Scott's home made press might be the safest option. The claw/screw type car compressors tend to be hit and miss with bike shocks. Scott, please could you pm your mobile and I'll give you a shout to arrange popping over.

Cheers,
Rich

[Slug_BM]

Oops! Already posted in the "General Bike Talk" section. No idea how to close the thread.

[Marty MOOSE]

Use a press ...........

[Slug_BM]

A press would be preferable. Those car type coil spring tools are pretty useless. Scott52 has offered his jig/troller jack; it's too expensive for me to buy a press for a one off job.

[Scott52]

Rich,

See if you can find out the recommended initial mm of preload to put on the spring when you re assemble the spring onto the shock body.

Scott

[lee]

Dynotime in wangara can have it done in about 2 minutes. They're a shop and probably less inclined to give freebies, but it'll only take 2 minutes, I'm sure the cost will be bearable.