VEVOR MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Review / Replacing Insulator Boot (Scion tC2 / tC2.5)

⚠️ Note: I wasn't aware at the time of the video, but I was informed by two users that you should remove the yellow plastic guards before using.
🛒 Product link(s) at bottom of video description.
► 00:35 - Overview of Parts
► 01:38 - Installing the Yokes
► 03:27 - Using the Compressor
VEVOR sent me this MacPherson strut spring compressor to review. This is the perfect opportunity to replace the deteriorated spring insulator boots on my tC's front struts for when I eventually reinstall them.
📄 Spring Compressor Instructions: drive.google.com/file/d/1iDxS...
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[@waynetyson3951]

Excellent video, thank you 👌

[@VampyreX13]

Sorry for the double notifications. I had to delete and re-upload this video after noticing the very end got cutoff.

[@jeh5c]

huh id still use the classic strut compressor. but good to know there are other tools

[@VampyreX13]

I've actually been wanting this style compressor for a while. I've lowered quite a few cars using the other style, and it was never fun. This one was quick and easy to use.

[@HazyJay]

Yeah the way the spring bulges outward when compressed isn't exactly reassuring

[@winniepeg2020]

I tried that on my Toyota Avensis put I'm going to have to buy this It was impossible to compress it enough with classic style

[@VampyreX13]

This style is pretty nice. I actually just lent it to my friend so they could change the upper strut mount on their Hyundai. They were able to easily do it without having to unbolt the bottom of the strut from the car.

[@Thatslow_B6]

I would definitely use this one over the old style. I hated it. Would move all over the place and kinda sketch

[@VampyreX13]

There's a bunch of spring compressor fail videos online showing what happens when they shift.

[@carsonharvey7188]

Do you think that bc coils would make a big difference going trd springs

[@VampyreX13]

Can you be more specific?

[@carsonharvey7188]

@@VampyreX13does going from springs to coilovers hurt the ride quality or make it better?

[@VampyreX13]

@@carsonharvey7188 it will most definitely hurt the ride quality, but you will gain performance as the trade-off.

[@noah-476]

hey derrick if you dont mind me wondering, where are you located im in dire need of a tune on my tc or at least help and wondering if youd wanna do a meetup

[@VampyreX13]

I'm near Baltimore, MD.

[@noah-476]

@@VampyreX13 damn too far but i wanna turbo my car will vf tuner support engine rebuild and turbo

[@VampyreX13]

@noah-476 there's a turbo tC Facebook group. Join that and someone there can answer your questions. A couple of users from the VFTuner forum are there.

[@noah-476]

@@VampyreX13 do you know what the facebook is

[@VampyreX13]

@@noah-476 facebook.com/groups/851713602334308/

[@rafaelvalentin5508]

How are your coilovers holding up?

[@VampyreX13]

They're still performing well and hugging the asphalt on the back roads, but the ride is definitely getting a bit more harsh for my passengers when driving in the city. I may swap them out when I have a free weekend and I'll do a video update of their condition.

[@rafaelvalentin5508]

Yeah I had them on my 05 Scion xB release series but they blew out a year later. I was thinking about getting them again I currently run KYB excel G with Godspeed lowering springs it's about a 2 in drop. But I want to go lower for the summer.

[@VampyreX13]

@@rafaelvalentin5508 I've been pretty harsh with mine, hauling a completely packed cargo area, back seat, and roof rack to events in the tri-state area. I'm actually surprised how long they've held up. Fortunately, we now have a dedicated cargo hauling car, but the accelerated wear and tear to the suspension has been done so the ride it pretty rough now.

[@rafaelvalentin5508]

Sounds about right but they are cheap I'm glad they work out for you. Are u gonna go back to the TRD springs or no? Or get stiffer springs when your coilovers go bad

[@VampyreX13]

@@rafaelvalentin5508 I'm going back to TRD springs for now which is why I swapped in new boots.

[@djglobol]

youre supose to remove the yellow plastic storage guard. Its only for storage.

[@VampyreX13]

Seems a little odd to have an additional plastic guard around them considering they're already in a form fitted plastic clamshell case. I did look at the picture in the instruction again, and I don't see them on there, so you're probably right... take them off like the yellow plastic guards on Dodge Charger splitters. Got it.

[@michaell.445]

You mounted it onto the spring backward.

[@VampyreX13]

If you are referring to how the spring is seated in the top clamp, I checked both pairs of clamps and they were both angled the same direction. All the matching pairs of clamps have the same angle, so no matter which one I use, one side of the spring will always be seated like that. There is a lip on the inside to keep the spring in place though.

[@michaell.445]

@@VampyreX13 They want the clamping screw to be aligned with the body of the strut. There should be a diagram with your kit.

[@VampyreX13]

@@michaell.445 the diagram (see PDF attached in video description) doesn't show the strut.

[@michaell.445]

​@@VampyreX13go figure. The one I'm using shows a diagram and describes having it parallel to the strut.

[@VampyreX13]

@@michaell.445 can you send me a copy of your instructions to vampyrex13 at hotmail dot com?

[@mufuliramark]

Looks like you've added the wrong link mate

[@VampyreX13]

The link is correct, but it looks like they changed the product assigned to it to an upgraded model. I found what looks like the same model and updated the link.

[@mufuliramark]

What a guy! cheers.@@VampyreX13

[@1stcivilare]

How do you think this tool would work on the front spring of a european ford mondeo mk3? I made the left side which was a complete nightmare with tools that he using in this video, could the vevor compressor do the job to compress the spring this much? Check at 14:45 into the video clip kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ6snoRphtpgr6c

[@VampyreX13]

I could barely get my springs compressed enough using the style spring compressor in the video you linked. I had no trouble at all with VEVOR one.

[@Gappymate]

had a nightmare with my merc, needed a ridiculous amount of compression on the oddest shaped springs, first one used three spring compressors, 1 mate pulling up the rod on the strutt and me swinging on the end cap to get the bolt on. Wasn't doing that twice so bought this product. Be very aware that while i can see its definite potential for straight springs and also offset springs with the extension piece, it consistently fired the merc springs out sideways because of the odd shape of them. Ended up doing it with the suicide clamps again.

[@VampyreX13]

Wow, that is pretty scary, but it really sounds like this definitely wasn't the best tool for your application. I'm curious to see a picture of the spring in question though, if you can post a link.

[@BaeLasso]

For me, this tool looks dangerous.... it needs two rods to balance the force, the spring could just shoot out! I recommend to use two pairs of conventional type compressors, that's the spring is caged by four compressors, and the force would be distributed to four, even if one failed, the other three would hold the spring safely in position.

[@michaell.445]

It's because he put it on upside down 😂

[@VampyreX13]

If you are referring to how the spring is seated in the top clamp, I checked both pairs of clamps and they were both angled the same direction. All the matching pairs of clamps have the same angle, so no matter which one I use, one side of the spring will always be seated like that. There is a lip on the inside to keep the spring in place though.

[@lauralhardy5450]

A better option might be to use a conventional compressor on the outside of this assembly to bring the other half in to line.

[@1stcivilare]

As I have a masters degree in mechanical engineering I can tell you that the user don't need to worry as this spring compressor is very robust, it probably withstands many tons of bending force so it can't pop out because of the design of this compressor. To be even safer a cage should surround it when working with the spring in case it brakes because of fatigue just when you work with it. This happened on my old Ford when I was driving and sounded almost like a gun shot. The widowmakers you are talking about are really dangerous though and are really time consuming also in case you aren't as careful as you should to be with them.

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

apparently you should remove the plastic and not use it with them on

[@VampyreX13]

I just saw someone just make that comment as well. I actually didn't see your comment until just now.