Replacing entire strut and coil passanger side.

1993 HONDA CIVIC
245,000 MILES
Avatar
HONDANYKID
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
I have to replace my coil on my passanger side as the coil has broken near the bottom. now when replacing the entire sturt and coil the complete unit, do i need to use a coil compression tool?
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:52 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
FIXITMR
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 9,990 POSTS
no.
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:56 PM
Avatar
HONDANYKID
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
so i only need a compression tool if i were to replace the strut.
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:57 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
CARADIODOC
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 34,306 POSTS
If you're buying one of the relatively new all-in-one preassembled strut and springs, you just bolt it on and head to the alignment shop. The advantage is that you don't need a spring compressor.
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:58 PM