Thread: best coil spring compressors

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

yep it applies if you have the HD springs or 2 inch lift (or better)

The brake lines is the reason I preload and tie off before jacking the axle away... Its not a big deal at the back, but at the front......

I fitted my HD front springs by lowering the axle as previously described. You do have to watch the brake lines don't over extend but it is easily achievable without compressing the springs.

I never have had to use a spring compressor. However I have used springs with much more free length than stock and had to lift the front calipers off. Also if you have the stock swaybars these may need to be disconnected and the front sway bar won't allow the front axle to droop enough before the drive shaft hits the bar.