Topline Spring Compressor | VW Super Beetle MacPherson Struts | Full-Size Springs (96-1610)

Topline Spring Compressor for MacPherson Struts — VW Super Beetle

This spring compressor lets you assemble and disassemble your Super Beetle struts at home — no trip to the repair shop required. A money-saver whether you're installing Sport+ springs or just replacing the inserts on your stock struts.

The tool works best on full-size springs. It is not recommended for the small spring used on the MaXX series struts; for MaXX kits made after April 10, 2016, use the dedicated MaXX spring compressor (96-1620).

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Super Beetle: MacPherson-style struts

Key Features & Benefits

• Work at home: assemble and disassemble Super Beetle struts without a shop visit.
• Best with full-size springs: ideal for stock and Sport+ spring service.
• Not for MaXX small springs: use MaXX compressor 96-1620 for MaXX kits made after April 10, 2016.

Technical Specifications

• Type: MacPherson strut spring compressor
• Best suited for: full-size springs
• Part number: 96-1610

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will this work on MaXX series struts? It's not recommended for the small MaXX spring; for MaXX kits made after April 10, 2016, use the dedicated MaXX spring compressor (96-1620).
• What can I do with it? Assemble and disassemble your Super Beetle MacPherson struts at home.

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