lowering springs, i got a question Options

[synyster37]

hey guys, so like the title says i have a question about lowering springs. ive been thinkin about getting a set for my celi, but i dont have a spring compressor nor do i know someone that does. my question is this: do i have to have a spring compressor to install the springs or can i do it without one?

thanks in advance, anthony

[playr158]

If you are removing the struts from the car before removing the springs then the answer is yes you definately need to use a spring compressor before even thinking about taking the nut holding the cap on. And don't get your head anywhere near the thing either because that nut could become a bullet very easily, and I'm not saying that as a joke or exaggeration.

If you absolutely can't get a spring compressor then there is another way. It's not safe and it's definately not any easier. This is how I installed my Tein springs ( I will never do it this way again ), don't expect it to work if you're putting the stock springs back on. With the car on the ground remove the center nut for the cap on the strut tower. Just the center nut, not the the other three. Slowly jack the car up to release the spring pressure/tension. Now fight an cuss with the spring to get it out. After three hours of it not coming out and wondering why you didn't just buy the correct tool, continue wiggling the spring out. Now take a rest because even your a@@h@le is going to be sore by this point. Now get your new spring and try to get it on the strut, in the correct position........................................

Ok this is where I stop, just buy the damn tool.

^what not to do

and no the nut doesn't become a bullet...it pops off maybe 2 feet