Do I HAVE to have a spring compressor to drop in my new coilovers or take out my old suspension? Or is there an easier way to do this without renting a spring compressor?

 

Why chance it? Take off all your struts with springs attached and hit up a local shop to swap em out for ya. But if you really wanna do it yourself... just rent the tool from a parts store... the few bucks you spend will make the job easier and you will not get injured. I have seen people pop them off without... but I do not recommend it.. saw someone almost lose their face and lost a window instead once.

 

when i put my Tanabe coilovers on i didnt need to use a spring compressor.....but thats because it was all adjustable. ....

if you get just springs and struts you might have to use one.

 

Ya i kinda dont wanna get hurt so i called around im just going to buy a compressor for 15 bucks so in case i need it again? Dont wanna get hurt so i figured that was the best idea... My struts and springs are adjustable but not the ones im taking off so thats the only reason i would need one.. Oh and the bolts or screws or w/e that i need to take off to get my struts off is behind my spring...