Bilstein question from a newbie

Wrong. You need a spring compressor.

 

No you don't. I did mine without. I couldn't find one that would fit.

 

There are techniques for removing shocks where you can compress the spring on the truck without needing a spring compressor. It's very effective.

 

I have actually done it both ways , and I think not using the spring compressors was easier.

 

Here is the link for the writeup and video of separating the strut and spring without using a spring compressor. He has a disclaimer of course, but I've use this method twice. It's safer than the store rented compressors and there is no where for the spring to escape to using this method.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/211535-billstein-5100-easy-install-method.html

 

Ya I've done it that way numerous times. I just wouldn't recommend it so someone with little knowledge of what they're doing exactly.

 

Yeah, but typical spring compressors are even more dangerous. Even to an experienced person.

If this guy has no experience, then he should have a buddy or a shop do the work.

 

Hmmmmm..... doesn't look that complicated ... but... I never attempted this before ...