OTC 6494 Clamshell Strut Spring Compressor, Steel Jaws 4-9 Inch O.D. Range

OTC 6494 Clamshell Strut Spring Compressor, Steel Jaws 4-9 Inch O.D. Range

• The OTC 6494 is a clamshell-style strut spring compressor engineered for MacPherson struts. It securely grips coil springs without needing special adapter shoes.
• Features:
  • Compresses springs with outer diameters from 4 to 9 inches.
  • Accepts wire diameters between 7/16 inch and 11/16 inch.
  • Safety locking pins hold the compressor jaws firmly in place during use.
  • Designed for use with an impact wrench to speed up strut disassembly and reassembly.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: OTC (Bosch Automotive Service Solutions)
  • Part Number: 6494
  • Spring O.D. Range: 4 to 9 inches
  • Wire Diameter Range: 7/16 inch to 11/16 inch
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 16.5 x 5.1 inches
  • Application / System Compatibility: Built for servicing MacPherson strut assemblies without requiring special adapter shoes
• This tool is also known as OTC clamshell strut compressor 6494, OTC 6494 spring compressor, OTC MacPherson strut spring tool, OTC clamshell coil spring compressor, and OTC 6494 strut tool.

OTC (via Bosch Automotive Service Solutions) manufactures the 6494 clamshell strut spring compressor to simplify coil spring work on MacPherson struts. It offers a wide operating range, secure locking, and compatibility with impact tools.

Q: What spring sizes can it compress?
A: It works with springs whose outer diameter is between 4 and 9 inches.

Q: Does it support different coil wire thicknesses?
A: Yes - it accommodates wire diameters from 7/16 inch up to 11/16 inch.

Q: Is a special adapter required to use it?
A: No - the design does not require any special adapter shoe to function on compatible struts.