IDEAL FOR MOST VEHICLES: This heavy-duty spring compressor tool by Orion Motor Tech repairs bent and damaged parts and performs the necessary suspension maintenance (recommended every 50-80,000 ...

Commonly found in vehicle suspension systems, occasionally in conjunction with a coil spring, they are also used to insulate vibration in machinery and as linear or angular actuators. Air springs are ...

Although you can't see it in the video, a spring compressor is being used, but when the compressed spring clears the lower control arm, the tool fails sending metal parts flying all over the shop.

The compressor is the power unit of the air-conditioning system that puts the refrigerant under high pressure before it pumps it into the condenser, where it changes from a gas to a liquid.

Complete a car AC recharge in just 30 minutes with a special recharging kit. Plus, find out the environmental impact of ...

One advantage of buying a complete strut assembly instead of individual parts is that with the complete kit, removing and installing the strut assembly doesn’t require a spring compressor ...

With well over 50 years in the car repair industry and as a vehicle owner, I have seen firsthand how extreme winter (and ...

As a result, the AC compressor replacement can easily surpass $1,000 making this a pricey repair. To get the best price, request estimates from multiple shops and keep in mind that a dealership is ...

Air suspension is a type of vehicle suspension system that uses compressed air as a springing medium to support the weight of the vehicle and absorb road shocks and vibrations. Instead of traditional ...

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For regular users and globetrotters, especially in hotter climates, a compressor box is a better ... great build quality and damped lid, with its spring-loaded single-handed catch.