Spring Compressor - Binding Bushings?

Greg__Berger

Greg__Berger

Member
I asked this question in my build thread but didn't get any responses, so trying again with a new topic. My front end has sagged a bit after installing a 3" spring lift a couple of years ago and having a winch on the front bumper for the past several years. I picked up some 1/2" spacers to correct it and I'm curious if I can take the lazy way out and rent a spring compressor and slip in the spacers without having to unbolt everything. Anyone think the bushings in the control arms will bind with that small of a change?
 
cmireles

cmireles

Member
Pretty sure you can. My grandpa and I did this back when I had a Cherokee but we still let the front end droop on the hoist. Those compressors can be dangerous though so be careful.
 
Sharkey

Sharkey

Word Ninja
I see no point in taking the risk with spring compressors. You are going to have to loosen all of the suspension bolts anyway to "resettle" everything and re-torque.
 
Zstairlessone

Zstairlessone

New member
X2 on what Sharkey said ^^, otherwise you are going to be chasing issues. It just isn't that difficult or time consuming not to do it right.
 
Greg__Berger

Greg__Berger

Member
Okay, thanks for the input! Thought it might be an easy out, but if I need to loosen and re-torque anyway then there is no need.
 
Dopey84

Dopey84

New member
I used a spring compressor and yes it helped to a point but also got in the way. And that was just with the eve leveling kit... I'd say save ur time and skip the compressor
 
hinrichs

hinrichs

Caught the Bug
I have used compressors many times for many different things, and dont see the point in using them for a jeep suspension. I mean it may "help" but I feel the bump stops and extensions will be in the way unless you are compressing the spring so small it would seem dangerous to do.
 
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