I was just wondering if i really need a spring compressor to remove stock springs. i have an extra spring/shock assembly and i was going to replace the stock springs with H&R sports. i know when i take the stock spring off it will pop off but im not exactly sure how far and how hard it will come off. i know i dont need a compressor to compress the H&R spring because its shorter than stock. thanks for any input.

 

i would recommend it, because those things come off pretty violent... i released the spring on my friends nissan stock coils and they scared the shit out of me. its not going to break your leg, but it will startle you. I would just recommend doing it for safety and its a helluva lot easier.

 

Ive seen them shoot across a driveway into a trash can. =] its not a toy... those things can be very violent.

 

get the $20 joints from autozone...
you probibly should use them

 

ok guys thanks, my friend has one that i can use so i'll just go get his.

 

i still think my idea is better lol

 

no i dont feel like having 250lb of force flying into my face thanks

 

you will be safe if you look directly at the spring coil from the top when you take the locking nut off.

 

LMAO!

 

put a bag over the top and itll catch the nut. thats what i do when i dont have a compressor