When installing the rear suspension does it require spring compression or should it be okay just to take it off?

 

More details as in what you're doing please. Are you swapping springs, full coil-overs, fixing other parts of the suspension? The word suspension is too general and consist of alot of parts. Thanks

 

Sorry forgot to mention I am swaping out the springs.

 

Then yes, you have to get the spring compressed.

 

Alright thank you!

 

the are not compressed!!! i have done plenty of s2k's, the springs are short.

 

please dont reply if u dont have experience.

 

<edit> Actually I have experience both with replacing the spring and doing a full coilover system. I would still recommend a compressor if you're swapping springs, don't blame me if you get hurt.

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You can go either way. If the manual also says to use a compressor, then I would think safety first. If you've done it many times and don't need it - good for you. But for a n00b, I rather have my buddy's teeth entact if I have him holding it for me - I choose to use it, but I rather everyone exercise caution and make that judgement yourself.

 

BTW, those who don't use compressors still use a towel as a prevention. I can't simply say no without any type of preventive measure for anyone that is doing it for the first time.

 

I have done a couple sets.

We've used spring compressors every time.

You can rent them, more or less for free, if you take them back when you are suppose to.

Just have them - and use them so not to injure yourself, someone else, or damage the car by a spring flying across the garage.

Better safe than sorry, and if you do need them to actually compress a spring you won't have to stop and go find one.