This is a great write up! I was able to get the job done with it. Had a lot of trouble with my cheapo spring compressors though. In my frustration after finally getting things back together I started tightening the nut down without having the allen wrench to hold the shaft.
Probably went 1 1/2 to 2 turns before I realized what I was doing. Do you think I damaged the strut any?
Thanks for your help