I've heard yes and no. Is it something that makes it easier? or what? Does it depend on the car?- how low your going? im talking about a 1.5-2.0 drop.

thanks
Sean

If some people use it, and others dont... why??

 

YES!!!!! Its free at AutoZone. its these two large screws with clamps on them. U put them opposite of eachother on the spring and tighten them down to relieve pressure from the strut. Instead of the top cap flying off and killing ppl it will be simply taken off.Also here is a .link that might help u a bit but the big thing is this pic below. Do this and ur install will be flawless. I didn't and life sux

 

My first time swapping springs I never used one. I unbolted the top nut with the whole spring/shock assembly facing sideways and a friend holding it all down with a pillow. Once I got it unbolted the springs launched the shock to the wall the speed of a bullet. The opposite side my wrench went flying down the driveway. Then my hand got a scratch. :wtc: Now theres holes in the wallin my friends garage from the strut fork. Everytime after that Ive used the spring compressor. Its just that much safer and actually easier having one. :thumbup:

 

I've never used one. Like someone said, you can rent them for free, or very cheap. I just helped my friend lower his civic a few weeks ago, and we just put the sprint end against his tire, and held the shock, just makes a poping sound. It doesnt shoot super far like some people make it seem.

 

i've heard u only need comperssors to take the springs off... what about putting the lowering ones on?

 

This is what u have to do above all to have a successful install. If u dont ur car might ride like crap and make noises.

 

i used the back end of my dad's tundra and a jack :-)

 

I'd say just use one, it'll be safer, and it's not that hard to compress, esp if you have air tools.

 

haha, we used one on my car, but for fun we took one off without one.....launched it at a piece of 2" thick wood..either oak or maple I forget.....put a very nice 1/2" dent in that. .....the impressive part is that the wood was about 20ft from the spring.

just spend the money. you won't regret it! you don't really need it to put the springs back on....but eh, it'll help there too

- Nathan