No need for spring compressor on rear struts?, Changing out my struts Options

[senick]

Well, lately the noise coming from the trunk has gotten fairly unbearable, and the ride exceptionally bouncy, especially in the cold. I'm thinking it's time for new struts, and I'd like to take care of it at work where we have a lift. I just want to confirm though that a spring compressor isn't needed in the back? I have an 95 AT200, and the writeup on installing coilovers mentioned that said compressor is unnecessary.

As a side note, could clunking noise also come from a lose tower? Maybe I should change out the mounts while I'm at it....

[rave2n]

Backs you definately don't need a compressor.

Your issues with be with the end-links. Make sure you have needle noise grips to hold behind it, as well make sure you raise the hub when releasing the endlink.

If these are the original struts, expect to have a good fight with the strut bolts, or I believe called camber bolts? They are going to be in there nice and solid. There isn't alot of room to strong arm them out either. Without air tools it can be a major pain. Being you have drum rears it'll be a bit easier to work around and not damage the break line. Soak them in pb blaster for a few hours, and have fun. Reinstall is straight forward, you'll end up having to use your leg to lift the hub to return the bolts.

Change it all, struts springs mounts, and dampeners.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Jan 27, 2012 - 11:07 AM