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Posted by NyteRydng415 (Member # 7265) on :
 
Hey Guys. I have a 91' LX that I'm trying to lower in my driveway but need the mcpherson coil/strut compressor for an easy and safe swap but found out that its is worth like a million dollars($200) to buy. Any body have 1 I can rent or buy off them for a good price. Or any recommendations on how to do this safely????

Thanks.
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
Rent it from a local auto parts chain (Autozone, Pep Boys, Kragen, etc).

Also if your car has a lot of miles replace the spring isolator cups while you are at it. They are easy to replace with the springs being changed.
 

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Posted by NyteRydng415 (Member # 7265) on :
 
Thanks man, but I've tried those places and all they have is a universal type tool. I dont know if I was installing the tool wrong but it wouldnt fit, it seemed to be to big.
 

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Posted by warhorse58gt (Member # 7702) on :
 
autozone should have 1. i have rented it a few times. it might be a uni type but you should be able to use it.
 

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Posted by DRIVINFST (Member # 2430) on :
 
I haven't been able to rent one that works yet. The easiest way I have found is have someone else help you by working the jack, while you pry it in with a crow bar. I did one side of my car by myself = 4 hours and a lot of cussing. My girl helped me on the second side = 5 minutes.
 

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