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wpoll 06-01-2026 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1249556)
Sounds more scary than one side model.


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If you first remove the strut assembly from the car, it's not a big deal. Just don't throw the compressed spring (with compressors attached) around the workshop. And keep your fingers clear of the coils! :yikes:

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/on...ressors-3b.jpg

Fifty150hs 06-01-2026 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1249556)
Sounds more scary than one side model.


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Agreed

Fifty150hs 06-01-2026 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by wpoll (Post 1249557)
If you first remove the strut assembly from the car, it's not a big deal. Just don't throw the compressed spring (with compressors attached) around the workshop. And keep your fingers clear of the coils! :yikes:

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/on...ressors-3b.jpg
I can't imagine doing it without removing the strut from the car.

wpoll 06-02-2026 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Fifty150hs (Post 1249559)
I can't imagine doing it without removing the strut from the car.
:iagree:

...but they can be used (where clearance allows) to pull down a (non-coilover) rear spring to facilitate removing it.

This is what happens when it goes wrong! :yikes:

https://www.reddit.com/r/therewasana..._a_car_spring/

Fifty150hs 06-02-2026 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by wpoll (Post 1249560)
:iagree:

...but they can be used (where clearance allows) to pull down a (non-coilover) rear spring to facilitate removing it.

This is what happens when it goes wrong! :yikes:

https://www.reddit.com/r/therewasana..._a_car_spring/
OOWWWWWW!

Fifty150hs 06-02-2026 04:39 PM
This one looks pretty good and it solves the problem of the compressor walking on the spring.

https://www.amazon.com/Yuesstloo-Com...6-c72c1df98776


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