Strut Replacement

[Radia964]

I need to replace front struts on my 1995 Eagle Vision TSI
I never replaced struts before. I understand there is a special
spring compressor tool for this job. can you rent this tool at most
local rental shops, and do you need a lift to do this job?
I'd appreciate any reply
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[sandman]

[quote=Radia964]
I need to replace front struts on my 1995 Eagle Vision TSI
I never replaced struts before.  I understand there is a special
spring compressor tool for this job. can you rent this tool at most
local rental shops,  and do you need a lift to do this job?
I'd appreciate any reply
thanks[/size]


yes there is a tool that you can rent from your local parts house. But in all honesty for someone who has never replaced struts before i recommend that you take your car to a local shop and let them replace it for you. If the spring comes off this tool you could seriously injure yourself or maybe also get killed.

[Radia964]

sandman Wrote:[quote=Radia964]
I need to replace front struts on my 1995 Eagle Vision TSI
I never replaced struts before.  I understand there is a special
spring compressor tool for this job. can you rent this tool at most
local rental shops,  and do you need a lift to do this job?
I'd appreciate any reply
thanks[/size]


yes there is a tool that you can rent from your local parts house. But in all honesty for someone who has never replaced struts before i recommend that you take your car to a local shop and let them replace it for you. If the spring comes off this tool you could seriously injure yourself or maybe also get killed.

Yes, I heard you have to use the compressor tool carefully, so it dosent become a flying missile. so do you mean I would'nt need a
lift for this job. thanks alot for the reply

[way2old]

Check with your parts suppliers to see if they have a complete assembly. On some of them you can buy them complete with spring. Then it is remove and replace.

[Radia964]

way2old Wrote:Check with your parts suppliers to see if they have a complete assembly.  On some of them you can buy them complete with spring.  Then it is remove and replace.

That would be great! All of the strut kits I saw online, had no spring attached. but I'll check with local advance auto.
Thanks alot for the reply,,, andyou don't get old ,, you just get wise

[robart]

Hello,These shocks are definitely a little bit better than oem, although I am told by guys at all the shops that they are made far better than oem. If you want a stiffer ride, definitely go with tokico, or another adjustable performance shock.Furnace Replacement