Is the spring compressor really needed??? im going to install my koni/neupseed this weekend and wanted all the tips i can get, im going to follow the instruction on team-integra...

 

It will probably help you big time. Just be careful with them. When springs are compressed, they can be very dangerous if not done properly. The last thing you want is a spring or shock mount flying at you.

 

you dont have to use it. i recomend using it tho. its a lot quicker but ive lowered a lot of cars and ive used one maybe twice. you get a feel for it after a while. if your not goin to use one i strongly suggest laying the suspension setup on its side and puttin something heavy on top of it. and maybe a bucket or something to catch the washers and nut when they fly off. also the fronts have more of a kick when they shoot off then the rears do.

 

go to Autozone or Kragen and Rent them out. Autozone is the best because they dont charge you anything for renting. I <3 Autozone.

 

Did my first spring change and used the tool from Autozone and had no issues. Highly recommend getting the tool because the springs are very dangerous.

 

i've heard people using an impact gun to get the strut rod nut on the new set-up sinc ethe springs don't really have to be compressed... but i dunno the rod might just spin and not tighten the nut.

 

i didnt use a compressor on my g2. the back had basically 0 recoil. the fronts shot off. i put a bag of rags on top. i dont know about a g3 tho

 

i wrapped a good 3 heavy towels around them, and layed it ont he floor, nut facing a wall, putl my foot on/behind it, and then loosened it. If you have a good hold on it it wont go anywhere...the towels help a lot