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[coleta]

Anybody knows who makes this exact tool and where I can get it? It looks better than most spring compressors I've seen. It's from the DIY for the ROW M030. Thanks

[Loren]

That looks like the Snap-On MSC-1 to me. It is an excellent choice because it has broad contact points and less likely for the spring to slip.

I think it is black now though rather than the original silver in color.

[texanz71]

Autozone let's you loan tools free of charge; I think for about 1 month at a time. I loaned a set of these once and they worked well:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/OEM-MacPherson-strut-spring-compressor/_/N-26gi?itemIdentifier=70135&_requestid=856323

This is the main page showing all tools available for loan:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Tools-Garage-and-Equipment/Loan-a-Tools/_/N-26vd

[JFP in PA]

It is the Snap-On tool, well made and very durable, if a bit pricey (and what isn't from Snap-On):

[Ahsai]

I use this one from Sears which looks identifcal to what's in your photo. $40+, made in USA and super sturdy.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-strut-spring-compressor-tool-with-built-in/p-00947057000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

[halik]

Any autozone

[Steve N]

Like Ahsai's note above, I got my set from Sears... a bit more than $40 but looks just like the snap on tool and worked fine on both front and rear springs...

[R3nn3r]

Any updates on where you found the exact tool?