Quote Originally Posted by tracye34
I have done this several times and have always used a Macpherson strut spring compressor that I rented at the local autozone. This has 2 pieces that go on the outside of the spring. I have included a link that will show you what it looks like. This works like a champ.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...65515?v=glance

Good Luck

Tracy
do you keep the spring compressors on when reinstalling the shock on the car? also, do you have to disconnect the sway bar link to reinstall it? thanks