I wanted to avoid using a spring compressor and went with a loaded quick strut. Well.. that didn't go so well. The springs are too stiff and the car sits too high in the front. Nothing was wrong with the OEM springs that came off so I'd like to use them. I've used a compressor before so I'm familiar with how to use and take a strut apart. But couple of things are different this time and I thought I would ask.
1) I'm swapping springs on a new quick strut that already has a spring. So I need to completely release the new spring from the spring compressor after removing. I'm wondering how much larger the spring will get and if the spring compressor will be large enough. Maybe there is a way I should attach it so this won't happen?
2) Attached is a picture of the old struts. They have very few coils so there really isn't a flat spot to attach the compressor on either side. Will that correct as I crank down on it? or will there be a potential for a slip of the compression tool?
Appreciate the input. I'm trying to stay safe.
1) I'm swapping springs on a new quick strut that already has a spring. So I need to completely release the new spring from the spring compressor after removing. I'm wondering how much larger the spring will get and if the spring compressor will be large enough. Maybe there is a way I should attach it so this won't happen?
2) Attached is a picture of the old struts. They have very few coils so there really isn't a flat spot to attach the compressor on either side. Will that correct as I crank down on it? or will there be a potential for a slip of the compression tool?
Appreciate the input. I'm trying to stay safe.