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Jun 1, 2003

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Those with H&R's....

If I do the install myself, will I need a spring compressor or not?
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You need a spring compressor to install any springs.

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what is spring compressor do?

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you'll need a spring compressor regardless of what you get

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Actually, a guy I know (CoupeStylz) just installed his Goldlines by himself and he didn't need a spring compressor.

I just wanna know if anyone has actually done this themselves because when I start... I don't wanna stop and go have to rent a spring compressor in the middle of everything.

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If you don't get a spring compressor make sure you have a friend of two hold onto the spring when you are taking the strut apart. There is alot of tension when you take the top nut off and it does make the installation of the spring easier with a spring compressor too.

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play it safe, rent spring compressor, or you might get hit rignt in ur face, cuz tension~

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True enough... I might just go rent one. Big and myself are gonna do the install together. We've got to put his Ground Controls in and then we'll do my H&R's.

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you would need a spring compressor to remove the stock springs or you might strip the nut. but to install the H&R's i didnt use one they are smaller than the stock so i just pushed down wile my brother put the nut on it dont take to much force. ANy ways the safest way would be with a spring compressor