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Originally Posted by Shipkiller
Unless you just want to spend $55.00 or have a lot more suspension work to do, go to Advance and rent one. It cost me less than $3.00 to use theirs. These compressors are a two piece type which compress's the spring in a uniform manner.
Additionally, the one I rented has 'keeper tabs' that prohibit the compressors from coming (flying) off the spring. If you use a tool properly, it is very safe.
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After writing this last night did some hunting and Pep Boys (and I believe other auto parts shops) will loan the tool for a deposit, recoverable when it's returned. The unit they show online has the safety pins to hold the spring in place. Looks like a winner to me. No need to spend the money on something I'll use very rarely. Will need it one more time when I upgrade the shocks.
Also, did the spring change on a Honda Prelude I had back in 2001 and it went fine. It's time consuming if you're careful, but never had any dangerous situations. Just have to be methodical and patient.
Thanks!