Genedog

Did a search but ended up finding not exactly what i need..

changing springs and shocks.. do i need a spring compressor? and which one is recommended? how safe is it? heard of people not doing it correctly and ended getting seriously hurt..

is there a DIY suspension change post somewhere in here?

here is what im installing Tokico illuminas with H&R springs..

thanks for any assitance..

Audi RS4

yes, you need a spring compressor to remove the old ones, and depending on what type of shocks you get you might need them to reassemble them (i.e neuspeed konis) and depending what your intentions are for the car will determine what kind of set up you want. do you know what spring rates you want? how far do you want to drop your car? there is alot of choices when it comes to suspensions!!

tominos

yea you need a spring compressor. the autozone around here, rents them out for free, you just pay the deposit, return it and get your deposit back. however, you don't really need the spring compressor to put it back on, or at least i couldn't use mine, since the compressor wouldn't fit between the coils of the lowering spring.

EL Vap133

Some people have done it without, but if it's your first time it's better to be safe. You only need it to take the old springs off though.

Genedog

Ok.. i have an Autozone right down the block so i can get it there.. Thanks..

now the suspension setup that is in there right now (shock and spring) is garbage.. im throwing it out.. im replacing with new shocks and springs.. so your saying i might not really need it... im not replacing just springs.. im replacing shocks as well..

now as far as what drop im doing a 1.7 front and a 1.5 rear.. (H&R sport springs) with adjustable Tokico Illuminas..

Thanks for the help..

Agent STFU

Well, you should be able to assemble the new springs and struts without a spring compressor. Just put the spring on the strut, put the strut cap on, and have your buddy hit the top nut with an impact to tighten while you hold the strut cap down and compress the spring enough to just poke the threads out enough to get the nut threaded.

If you have to take the stock springs off the stock strut you would need one.

tominos

well if you're going to use the compressor, you still need it to take off the top hat/bushing to reuse on your new shock/spring. otherwise if you're not using the spring compressor, just aim the top of the spring/strut at something or somebody you don't like, and loosen the nut at the top.

h22ame

All you need to do is go to autozone and buy a spring compressor, $30, do a little research, and you'll be done in no time

distortedfuture

if you've done or worked with springs, you don't always need a spring compresser. but to be safe you should use one. my friend knew what he was doing, and since it was just 1.5 and 1.75 in the front drop, we barely were able to do it without a spring compresser. good luck with your new suspension.