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      06-04-2007, 12:34 PM   #3
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****IMPORTANT TIP****
Here's a little tip (a lot of people may know this already) that will save you a lot of time with the spring compressors.

Right after you've jacked the car up, placed jack-stands under the car, and removed the wheels of the car:

1. Take your floor jack and place it underneeth the front control arm (there's an area where the jack can sit firmly) and jack up the front suspension.
2. Once the springs get fully compressed (and the car begins to lift off the jack stands slightly), take your spring compressors and place them into the springs and tighten them snugly.
3. Make sure that they are prefectly spaced so that they do not slip off. Once they are firmly seated, you can lower your floor jack and now PRESTO your springs are instantly compressed.

By doing this method, you end up saving A LOT of time because you don't have to wrench those stupid compressor bolts for 30 minutes to get the springs compressed. In essence, your letting the floor jack do the heavy work for you.
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