juicedup20

I just ordered the steeda sport springs to swap out on my 2010.

I've been reading multiple posts with some saying you must have spring compressor for install and some saying they can release the pressue on the spring with no compressor.

What is the best/correct way to do this install?

Thanks guys!

siggyfreud

Not sure to be honest. Much of the time you can remove springs by jacking up the body, and letting the suspension hang to release pressure. It just depends on if these springs are compressed much to get INTO the sockets. Sorry, I'm not much help.

2005Redfire6

Makes sense since it will hang really low when the car is lifted by the chassis.

Not to hijack the thread but anyone know if its true the fasteners are only one time use? I've heard conflicting answers of yes and no. My buddy with an 06 GT re-used his...

05xrunner

I used a compressor..but I watched Horsepaower TV last weekend and they did a 2010 GT to roush conversion. When they did the front springs..they removed the center nut and then lowered the jack that was under the control arm taking the pressure off the spring. I dont know how safe I would feel but it seems they had no issue.
you can watch it here
http://powerblocktv.com/video/?ep_nu...-06&ep_show=HP

jahudso2

I recommend using the compressor. The rear can be done without it, but to take the springs out of the front struts without a compressor is pretty dangerous. My neighbor broke his hand trying to do it on his c4 vette without a compressor.

tx_zstang

I used the compressor to remove the stock springs. The Steeda Sports went on only needing a little compression.
I reused the hardware. You should consider getting a set of camber bolts at the same time, as you'll need them for proper alignment, or at least to reduce inner tire wear.

05xrunner

I didnt use camber bolts and when i had it aligned the tech at ford said it was only out a very little bit with my Steeda springs..they had no problem putting it into spec

SCCAGT

YES, you need a spring compressor to remove the spring from the strut. New lowering springs may not require it's use to put them in. Just leaning down on it to put the nut on is all that is required. DO NOT try to remove the stock spring without a compressor. You WILL get hurt.

07VistaChicago

I only have experience with removing BMR lowering springs and replacing them with Steeda Ultralites. I have to say a spring compressor would have wasted a lot of time and no safer.

Boondoggie

If you're not reusing the stock spring, just lay it on the floor, with the bottom pointed somewhere safe, put your boot on the spring, and use the impact to take the nut off. The strut will shoot across the floor, or out the door and down the driveway...