will i need a spring compressor/new struts but lowered springs

[Eastcoastmod]

1.75 drop front 1.5 rear....will it bolt up or will i still need a compressor?

Thanks

Colin

btw new oem struts 2003 limited 4.6

 

[04 EDGE]

Yes, and you better get a damn good one!! The fronts are under serious pressure! I was doing one with a wall mounted strut tool and the spring bent the ears of the tool and the spring popped out! Lucky for me the top nut was still attached!

 

[Eastcoastmod]

Sounds like I should be using a shop

 

[JoshMcMadMac]

Sounds like I should be using a shop

No, it is pretty simple and straight forward. I had no issues compressing both original and new springs safely.

 

[1Bad04]

I had no problem with mine and I used the cheap set from Harbor Freight. You may be able to rent them from Advance or AutoZone.

 

[Eastcoastmod]

I ended up paying a shop...yes they needed the spring compressor. Unfrotunately the springs didn't fit perfectly and a bit of dremel work was needed on the urethane bushings in the front to make it work. It ended up on the hoist for 7 hours...... fortunately they only billed my 200 plus tax.