crazy88

I'm tired of searching - can somebody tell me how hard it is to do this, and what I need?

scheistermeister

yup, you need the compressor, you can rent it from autozone. besides that its a piece o cake

KoiHoshi

You can buy a simple spring compressor, I would recommend definitely renting one if you don't want to buy one. I'd recommend using one...

scheistermeister

if you dont use one the spring can take your head off.

Makenzie71

Spring is the least of your worries. The real problem is going to be the nut that holds the keeper down. You don't "need" a spring compressor...me and a buddy did a set withough any problem...but a compressor would have been nice.

I thought FC's had shocks on the rear and struts up front...:condused:

crazy88

No, there are struts in rear, but do you have any recommendations for that nut you refer to?

2ndGen.rocket

I was also under this assumption, as I could swear that what I just put in the rear were shocks, and what I put in the front were struts.

1987RX7guy

iTrader: (3)

Use a compressor definately! I have heard of people loosing arms/legs or being killed by the violent decompression of car springs. It isn't a little wimpy spring you know it holds your car which weighs over a ton. Be carefull!

2ndGen.rocket

Yeah I forgot that part. Springs and struts aren't something to **** around with.

trochoid

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I use an impact for removal. Makes life easier. Do not use it for install.

vaughnc

You might want to rent an electric impact wrench to remove & re-install the top NUT. Otherwise take the old & new struts & springs down to big10tire (or comperable) and have them do it for you.