This is sort of related to my other post. Does anyone have any techniques for not damaging your springs(powder coating, etc..) when you use spring compressors, such as these:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&bidsite=CRAFT

Thanks

 

Which springs are you trying to compress? Aftermarket springs usually don't need to be compressed. If they are the stock springs, use a cloth or something where the clampy thingys are.

I don't know why anyone would care since noone can see the springs and they get dirty and gross anyway.

 

I use the weight of the car to install the springs. I put everything in there and use a jack to lift up on the control arms until the strut rod is sticking through enough to get a nut on it. I just took my rear ones apart without the compresser-the parts can fly off with some pretty good force, but it's just the nut and washer. Not as voilent as you would think. No, I don't recommend doing this either.

 

After using spring compressors, I think your method might be a little better, but a little frustrating to get all aligned as you jack it in.

Spring compressors also scratch up the struts. Plus, they aren't that great for compressing tall OE springs because you have to compress them so far (which makes it more unstable)

 

what does it matter if the spring gets a scratch on it? it wont damage it

 

I agree with the majority , why should you care, they are going to get dirty anyway...and noone sees them. It's just that anal part of me, and they look so pretty when new. : )
I was just checking in case