Using a spring compressor tool is the easiest and safest way to remove a coil spring.

We’ve tried all types of unsafe ways to compress truck coil springs and we’re happy to report those days are behind us. Let us introduce you to the OTC Strut Tamer Extreme.

On many vehicles with strut-type suspension designs, the front struts (which include the springs and shock absorbers) are mounted with bearings or bearing plates that serve as the upper pivot ...

Rent or purchase a good coil spring compressor for strut replacement and always stay out of the spring's path. Wear face and eye protection.

Struts and shocks are both vital - and different! - parts of every car's suspension. Here's everything you need to know about telling them apart.

You want to do what?” That was the reaction from my wife to the news that we were planning to put a performance suspension ...

Once the assembly is out, you have to use a spring compressor to get the strut out from inside the coil spring.

Replacing the original Strut Tamer Extreme, OTC said the new model builds upon the strength of the original, offering new features like forged locking jaws and larger pads and offsets to clamp onto ...