Ford vs Chevy Build-up

[SSGT Mustang]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

That's good because this one no longer has an air bag either.

Got those 4-cylinder springs today...I'll tackle those this weekend.

Compressors never worked for me. I use an old fashion 3-4 foot crow bar with an angled tip.

I lower the front of the control arm while it's bolted onto the k-member. I put the spring in place (it will only seat about half way in at the bottom, maybe less). I wedge the crow bar into the control arm spring pocket (using the angled tip pointed downward) and push the spring backward while jacking up the front of the control arm. Reinstall the struts bolts. Move to the next spring.

You can get springs in your car in about 10 minutes this way.

I know it goes without saying, but you need to be careful. Make sure that you and the guy jacking the control arm are not standing in front of the spring in case it decides to go airborne.