#3825, "RE: installing springs" In response to Reply # 0
that looks like it
and actually with lower springs you might not even need the compressor. I remember a while ago when installing shocks in my car, some of hte springs didn't need the compressor to be put back on the car
but better to have it
"Keep on charging the enemy, so long as there is life."
Todd Scungio 98 RS 15.589 @ 88.22 MPH 2001 DSM Shootout Winner - NT Class
Modifications: GS-T muffler, Iceman cold air intake, AFX underdrive pulley, Brospeed header, Apexi Super AFC, Extrude Honed intake manifold, KYB AGX shocks, Powerslot front rotors, Porterfield R4S front brake pads, and occationally Mazda RX-7 rims with 225/50VR16 Michelin Pilot SX-GT tires
#3827, "RE: installing springs" In response to Reply # 3
cool, that pic is from the autozone website. I would rather have it while installing the springs incase I need it rather than having to bum a ride to the nearest autozone
#3828, "RE: installing springs" In response to Reply # 4
Trust me you need those to take off your old springs!!! But that is the right tool for the job. Yes it is very true you might not need it to put you new springs on but you gotta use that bitch to get the stock ones off. I didn't have to use it to put my Skunk2 coilovers on, just had to use it to take my old shit off.
#3831, "RE: installing springs" In response to Reply # 7
Yep! thats exactly how I fukked up my strut (I was too ashamed to admit it before though) I had pushed the boot up as far as it would go before I clamped down but guess it wasn't good enough.... There should be a better way to hold the piston other than that little thing at the top. After you've back the nut off that far, what else can you do?
#3833, "RE: installing springs" In response to Reply # 9
the teeth from a set of vise grips will scratch up the strut and puncture the seal in the strut body. when i take struts apart i take a towel and fold it over and put it inside my vise grips so about three layers of towel protect the shock shaft(hehehe, i said shaft) and doesn't f@#k it up.