KingKung

i was looking at the mustangmonthly write up on the spring/shock install and the guy didnt use a compressor to put the new steeda spring onto the shock because he said it was short enough. If i got the eibach prokit springs and tokico d spec shocks will i need a compressor to put it on or will i be able to do it by hand?
I know people have installed their own springs but havent heard of there being a compressing problem. can anyone that has installed their springs chime in? thanks

howarmat

i think i did it by hand also when i did mine

Argonaut

Although re-installing the Eibach Pro does not take a spring compressor, getting your stockers off does - at least to do it safely in my opinion. You need to re-use the stock bumpstops and therefore need to remove the springs from the stock dampers.

I know there have been guys who have used all manner of techniques to get the stockers off without a spring compressor, but since you can 'rent' one for free from Autozone, I always wonder why? The funniest technique I ever heard was the guy who took the stock struts out and then taped an impact wrench to the top nut of the strut - he stood about 10 feet away and somehow activated the impact wrench...crazyness.

pascal

On our Mustang there isn't a lot of force on that spring when not collapsed...
So nothing would fly at your face and hurt you, but you'll be chasing all your ball bearing all over the ground (42 or 48 of them) if you're not careful.
The trick I use is, I clamp two coat hangers on the assembly before I undo the nut completely. Then untwist everything slowly...
It will keep the pad/bearing in place.

If you have access to a two post lift but don't have a compressor, this is what I do...
See pictures... You can do it with or without a car on it as well, as it doesn't require a lot of weight.

Vapour Trails

Just rent one, it only takes 5 minutes. I used it to put the new spring on as it was a bit difficult to get the top nut on when compressing by hand.

05IDAHOGT

i didnt need one on my eibach pro kit...used the cars weight and careful placement on the jack

whtcanbrwnd04u

+1 to renting. go to autozone, put down a payment of like $54 and when you return the compressor, you get your money back. Its awesome

howarmat

haha, i bought a pair of compressors for 15 off ebay....

zporta

damn pascal i would be scared that the strut would shoot out doin it like that

pascal

No man, remember that you can do it by hand still.
There is minimal pressure without a load.
Looks worse than it is on that picture.

With two people, you don't need any tools at all.
I do have a spring compressor but it's worn out now. They don't last long and good ones are scarce.