Strut Tamer Heavy Duty - OTC Tools and Equipment

The OTC 6585 Strut Tamer Heavy Duty is a professional-grade coil spring compressor engineered for safe and efficient servicing of modern strut and shock assemblies. Designed for high-volume automotive and industrial shop use, this robust tool provides the stability and leverage required to manage heavier springs found on SUVs, mid-size, and certain full-size trucks, enhancing operator safety and workflow during demanding suspension work.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Built with an 85 lb steel frame, this unit is engineered for rigorous automotive and light truck suspension work, ensuring a long service life in a professional shop environment.
• Four-Point Locking Jaws: The design securely grips coil springs at four contact points, promoting even load distribution, minimizing spring walk, and enhancing operator safety.
• Wide Spring Compatibility: Accommodates coil springs ranging from 2.5" to 10" in diameter with a vertical stroke of 2.5"–24", making it suitable for most passenger car, SUV, and light truck applications.
• Adjustable Arms for Complex Springs: Horizontal and vertical arm adjustments allow for precise positioning, accommodating straight, conical, and offset coil designs common in modern MacPherson struts.
• Open-Ended Design for Efficiency: The open front design facilitates easy loading and unloading of complete strut assemblies, streamlining workflow and reducing setup time for technicians.
• Extended Leverage Handle: A long handle provides significant mechanical advantage, enabling the compression of heavy strut springs with reduced physical effort.

Applications

The OTC Strut Tamer Heavy Duty 6585 is an essential tool for various suspension service tasks, including:

• Strut and coil-over spring replacement across passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks.
• Front and rear suspension service, encompassing MacPherson strut teardown and reassembly.
• General suspension repair scenarios where safe and stable coil spring compression is critical for mechanics.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: OTC Tools and Equipment
• Model: 6585 Strut Tamer Heavy Duty
• Weight: 85 lbs
• Spring Diameter Range: 2.5"–10"
• Vertical Stroke: 2.5"–24"