Tusk Shock Spring Compressor

I purchased these to install shock therapy level 4 spring kit. Kinda worked for 2 rear struts. Ends up slowly working their way towards one another only compressing one side of spring. Then you have to trust one will hold while you move the other. Sketch city. Maybe if you buy 4 it would work better but I ended up taking my front struts/springs down to Evans and using their wall mounted spring compressor. Not as easy as it looks in the RM video where it was suggested.

I purchased a set of Tusk spring compressors to do a front tender spring swap on my RZR1000XP. They worked very well. The kit includes replacement jaws that prevent scratching of the powder coating. I definitely recommend this tool.

-m-2015 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 1000--

These made quick work of replacing my tender springs on the Polaris RZR. Would definitely recommend getting a set to have around!

-m-2016 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 1000--

I used to compress the stock rear shock on 2015 KLR. That worked fine. When I needed to then compress the yellow Top Gun shock it took many attempts with the compressors sliding off or pinching together. 3 stars because they worked (barely) but I won’t try them again in that spring. One of slipped completely off while compressed which made removing the remaining one a chore.
If they were a few inche# taller they would probably be perfect.

-m-2015 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Used to replace rear spring on KLR. Would work better if they were an inch or two longer. Make sure to use lube as there is a lot of heat generated while compressing!

-m-2008 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Theres nothing bad to say bout these tools. They are small enough to fit in your tool box the best thing I like about them is that you can use a wrench or ratchet to compress or decompress

-m-2017 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 4 1000--

The compressors worked as intended and were very easy to use. I like that they come with replacement jaw protectors. They are strong and well built to be able to handle the pressure of the RZR springs I was installing.

-m-2015 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 1000--

It worked only grabbed 3 coils had to compress with that then release one and grab 4 coils this was for a klr

-m-2011 KAWASAKI KLR650--

I compressed some springs on a xp 1000 RZR and it worked quite well.

-m-2016 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 1000--

Easy to use makes getting shocks off rzr so much easier.

-m-2017 POLARIS RANGER 1000 XP EPS--

I used this set of spring compressor tool one time and even with support from a crescent wrench the unit bent sideways which scratched the shock body and scraped paint from the spring. I put one clamp in my vise and supported the other with the wrench and about half way through the spring removal the outer housing twisted sideways and popped off the spring. Need stronger caseing and should be at least 1 to 2 inches longer.

-m-2016 HONDA Africa Twin DCT CRF1000D--

This product kept sliding around the spring as I tightened it. They did not work for my project.

-m-2008 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 4X4 EFI--

Hi, the Tusk shock spring compressor worked as advertised. Very happy with it. If it was an inch longer I could have got another ring to compress. Thank you.

-m-1993 KAWASAKI BAYOU 400 4X4--

These are complete junk. I’ve bought a lot of Tusk products and all have been fine up till these compressors. They slip on the spring rendering them useless. As well, they scratched the crap out of my new 800 dollar Shock Therapy springs. Do not waste your money on these!

-m-2018 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 4 1000--

Just plain simple to use and a must have if working on the springs. I would not have gotten the tender spring swap done anywhere near as quick or easy without these. For $30 you can’t go wrong.

These work very well, very important to lubricate them before udong

-m-2006 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Needed it for changing front tender springs on RZR. Small compact unit. Works well

struggle to compress 8kg spring for klr. bent housing on one unit, yes they were greased and held with a proper fitting wrench.

-m-2009 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Very Strong and Well Built Spring Compressor,
the job cannot be done without it.
High Quality Tool, RM

-m-2005 HONDA CRF450R--

The tool worked but don't expect to be able to compress a rear shock spring more than a fraction of an inch. Not sure how durable the tool will be as it's not as substantial as one would think for the money.

-m-2001 KTM 200 EXC--

These spring compressors were very easy to use, and I replaced my KLR Spring in less than two hours with no problems. Be sure to grease the compressors well. Also, you need to hold the body of the compressors with a large adjustable wrench when turning the heads. (This will prevent the compressors from sliding on the spring as some reviewers mentioned.)

-m-2007 KAWASAKI KLR650--

It took the factory spring off ok, but one side flue off had to take it to a auto shop to have the other one removed, paid them $20.00 to put the spring back on!

-m-2017 KAWASAKI KLR650--

These are easy to use. Follow the instructions and use a good grease.

the tools are an awesome but they kept sliding around had to use vise grip pliers to hold them in place once locked on place worked great watch your fingers if not locked down they will get you but they do the job well

Made changing out the rear spring very easy on my 2007 klr650.

They work well must have for front end work ........,,,

-m-2007 YAMAHA RAPTOR 700--

Would recommend this product worked great
Thanks RM
Fast shipping as well!

I was able to remove the stock bagged out KLR spring with this tool but it was not able to deal with the new top gun spring. The new spring was the lightest spring and the compressors eventually slid around the coils and ended the installation. I put the spring in a drill press and was able to remove the compressors. I was going to fabricate a proper compressor but a local company called suspensionwerx in Vancouver installed the spring and charged my nitrogen for $15 Cdn. Yay!!
Don't waste your money on this tool. Go Big or Go Home.

-m-1999 KAWASAKI KLR650--

These seem to work ok,,,, but you also need to be very careful when using them or the body will spread open.

-m-2015 KAWASAKI KLR650--

A must have when changing out UTV springs. The new spring setup was 3 inches longer than the factory springs. Why waste time and risk injury with ratchet straps? The tool is well made and comes in an metal case with instructions. It cut installation time of the new springs in half. This is the tool you need!

I used these to install the heavy duty spring. They worked even though there was a lot of pressure against them. They kept sliding on the spring. They also twisted during the tightening. I ended up with vice grips on either side to prevent them sliding on the spring then using a crescent wrench on them to keep them for twisting under the torque. They worked and were not super expensive and still work.

-m-2012 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Worked great compressing my new springs I like the plastic guards on the compressor didn’t scratch my springs up.

-m-2017 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 4 1000--

Compression of the spring was good. It’s the release that causes the problem. On disassembly, going very slow, just a little from each side, one side slipped around to the other clamp. Scary, but no harm, no foul. On re-assembly, compression was again good. Release resulted in the outer metal twisting badly, the clamp twisting and eventually it popped off the spring - thankfully it stayed in the wrench. Other side did the same.

-m-2012 TRIUMPH--

The Tusk spring compressor works well - for what it is. And what it is, is an economical tool that is designed to be used occasionally. I would not recommend if you plan on using it in a pro shop environment. For my home shop it works great. Just be careful, there is nothing to keep the two compressors from being pulled together, which might get ugly if that happens. Don't ask me how I know this.

Installed a new rear shock in my KLR with this. It worked like a charm.

-m-2017 HONDA Africa Twin DCT CRF1000D--

Used them once and they didn't hold up very well. The plastic inserts broke quickly and they were difficult to use. It may be operator error or just cheap tools. If you need something like this I recommend going with a more sturdy, better made tool.

They work very well and are easy to use and they come with a nice little metal box to store them away.

-m-2015 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 1000--

These things are great, I bought them for adjusting the preload on the Fox 2.0 shocks on my 2017 Teryx. this job used to involve a lot of bad words, bloody knuckles and a lot of time. with the weight of the machine sitting on the shocks, compress springs, jack up machine, break lock nut loose and spin the adjuster nut with your fingers (shock threads must be clean so you don't mess up the threads) re-lock the locknut and lower machine, remove compressors. I was able to do all 4 shocks in about 45 min and not one bloody knuckle

-m-2017 KAWASAKI Teryx 800--

Bought these spring compressors to change the oil in my rear shocks, Kawasaki Nomad. Made getting the springs off very easy. Great made tool and works perfectly.

worked well, although i had to take the plastic paint protector pads off of one because it kept slipping down the spring. not a big deal. over all, worked well, as with all tusk name items i have purchase.

This is the one Tusk item to date that hasn't lived up to my expectations. I got these to install an upgraded rear spring on my KLR650. Watch the video, they do work like that but in the end, I built a frame to hold the spring/fork then used these.

In the process of changing 1 spring I both warped 1 bolt and broke one of the teeth (they do come with replacements).

They work, they are better than nothing, certainly better than the ratchet strap method but I think next time I'll either take the shock to a shop or get a lever-spring compressor.

-m-2009 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Worked perfectly when changing the rear spring on my last bike (KLR). It even compressed the great eibach 550 spring that went on, easily.

I say that you would do better with two sets, because when i was replacing my stock spring on my KLR, the stock spring came off just fine. When trying to compress the 8 lbs spring it was difficult with just two. So i added a third spring compressor and the spring stayed straight.

I do recommend these spring compressors but purchase two sets. You will be happy you did.

-m-2017 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Works but not an easy job.
It slide twice and almost release the spring at a critical point

Tool already warp after 1 use

-m-2011 KAWASAKI KLR650--

These work great! They are well made, compact and easy to use. I like that they have the pads to protect the springs surface, they even supply extra, but I really do think they could make this little part tougher so they last better. It does say right in the instructions that these protector pieces are only good for 3-4 uses and serve only as a spring finish protection, and will work without these. I am very happy and recommend them.

-m-2017 POLARIS RANGER RZR XP 1000--

I bought this because I needed to change my rear shock spring and the the dealers wanted 3X the price of this gadget to do change the spring for me with the shock already off the bike. For the money this is a no-brainer, but there was nothing comparable that I could find to fit motorcycle springs.

It's gonna wear out eventually. The rubber on the hooks took some serious wear from a single use. Without the rubber on the hooks there'd be nothing to keep them from spinning around the spring...more on that below.

This thing is NOT easy to use. With the slightest difference in compression on each side, the less compressed side wants to walk its way around to the other side. The only way I could stop this was to mount the side NOT being tightened in a vice and crank the other screw, while always leaving the clamped side slightly less compressed to keep them still. The one not clamped in the vice must be held in place by a large vice grip or a large pair of channel locks. It takes a LOT of grip/torque to hold it still while tightening or it will spin around to the clamped side pretty fast.

I've been rather critical, but keep in mind...1) how often will I used this? 2) there isn't anything any better out there under $100. 3) if you're changing your own shock springs, you know your way around a garage and this won't be too difficult for you to use.

-m-2000 KAWASAKI KLR650--

Worked great, got the rear shock rebuilt and updated on my klr 650.

I used the Tusk Shock Compressors on a youth atv spring/shock assembly and it worked great. there was a learning curve as first few attempts to compress the spring resulted in the compressors sliding into each other (down the coil slope) but this may have been because it was a small spring assembly. Once I figured out how to keep both compressors in place it worked great!

For the price these are hard to beat. I would suspect that after 4-5 spring changes these may be toast because the body starts to bend. But how often are you changing out your spring? these are a great buy

Worked perfectly fine for a spring swap on my KLR650. If I were in the spring swapping business I would opt for a more robust tool but no complaints for my single use.

-m-2009 KAWASAKI KLR650--