Hey everyone who did their own spring installs... did you need a spring compressor for the installation? The how-to says 'compress the springs' - but was this using a formal tool like that @ Meineke, or can some other method be used?

 

You will need spring compressors both to remove the OEM springs, and to put the new ones on. You can get a cheap set from just about any auto parts store for around $30, but you'll probably never use them again. See if you can borrow a set first.

 

Most auto part store has them as loaner tools...meaning you pay full price for one and then return it to get full refund.

 

i went to C.A.P ( Consumer Auto PArts) and rented a set for free

they charged me 52 bux.. but if i returned it within three days i got it all refeunded back...

so try any auto parts store and ask if u can rent them

 

where did u find the how to??

 

In the how-to section of the 5th gens

About 1/2 way down posted by punkdork:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....5&pagenumber=2