does anybody know how to remove the spring from the strut without having to use a spring compressor ?? i know how to take the hole thing out its just i dont have a spring compressor & i dont wannah break shyt lol so if anyone can help it would be great. . . on a 94 integra LS.

pictures would be great too if you have any . or just step by step instructions .

 

You can rent one from kragen. I think all they need is a deposit, and they give give it back when you return it.

Otherwise I'd use cinderblocks(sp?). One against the wall, and one behind it. Have someone step on the spring and rear block while its being loosened. I needed the top hats for my coilovers this week and me and my friend did it that way.

 

unfortunantly, i do not have cinder blocks any other way ?

 

have a friend with you, have him step on the strut, do not place your fingers on the springs when you are about to take off the top hat. take a backpack/gym bag, place the front of the strut in there with the top hat. loosen the top hat while the strut is in there and it will pop into the bag with all your bolts :]

 

how is my friend supposed to step on the strut ? lol

any other ways ?

 

when its on the floor? lol use your head or get your lazy *** out and go rent a strut compressor

 

lol ok i get that but how am i supposed to loosen the bolt on the top hat if its in the bag ? & where can i rent one around my city ? idk lol

 

I would just go rent a compressor. It'll make the project go A LOT faster and you won't have to worry about car parts flying around your garage

 

but the thing is, i dont know where i can rent one around my city

 

Neither do we....go out and look!!!!

 

i am , im qonnah ask some ppl , but thnx guys .

 

i would advise you not to try it without a compresser,you could end up in the hospital...go on ebay theres spring compressers on there for like $15

 

dont be scared ..loosen it slowly..face the strut end towards a wall or something and put a heavy box on the other..ghetto style