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urmyboyblue · 03-26-2018, 08:12 AM

I have always used a jack and a chain. Works and is not dangerous, just use a real chain. By the time the A arm is down low enough to let the spring come out, most if not all of the spring compression is relieved.

As for the Advance Auto spring compressor- I borrowed one from them or O Riellies and it worked great on a 2004 Crown Vic. DO NOT buy one from Harbor Freight. One of those broke under load with me.

03-26-2018, 08:12 AM	#23
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: Coil spring compressor type to buy? I have always used a jack and a chain. Works and is not dangerous, just use a real chain. By the time the A arm is down low enough to let the spring come out, most if not all of the spring compression is relieved. As for the Advance Auto spring compressor- I borrowed one from them or O Riellies and it worked great on a 2004 Crown Vic. DO NOT buy one from Harbor Freight. One of those broke under load with me.