Where can I rent a spring compressor.

[RX_EVOLV]

is there anyplace in calgary I can rent a coil spring compressor? Im pretty sure I'm only going to use it once so i don't want to buy one.

thanks

[frozenrice]

Auto value.

[spike98]

go buy one, i got one from crappy tire for like $30. I used it once and let it to a buddy for a case. Definatly paid for itself.

[EG_Civic]

partsource

[RX_EVOLV]

they are only $30?! maybe i will do that instead.. the canadian tire website has it for $105, thats why I figured i would just try to rent one.

thanks!

[spike98]

Originally posted by RX_EVOLV
they are only $30?! maybe i will do that instead.. the canadian tire website has it for $105, thats why I figured i would just try to rent one.

thanks!

It was the cheap cheap one so they might not have it in stock

[Euro838]

Not sure if they still do it, but I thought Canadian Tire had a tool borrowing service. I remember when I replaced my shocks, I was able to borrow (for free, just had to put down a refundable deposit) the spring compressor. Mind you, it wasn't a very good spring compressor but it did the job. Anyways, the other un-ethical thing to do is just buy and return unsatisfied! :)

[hjr]

they are even cheaper at princess auto. very cheap. (i have one from there. works perfectly)

[cookbob]

part source and auto value has them to rent out and all you have to do is put like a $100 deposit down and when you bring it back you get a 100% of the deposit back. i rented one from both places when i did my shocks. dont waste your money to go out and buy one if your just gonna use it one time

[benyl]

Part source rents them for free.

You go in, put a deposit down. Bring it back for a full refund.

[rc2002]

I got mine from Autovalue last time. The ones they rent out suck.

I prefer using the hydraulic ones that shops have. They're a lot nicer on your springs because they compress them evenly. I would take them to a shop and just pay them the half-hour or hour to do it for you.