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1993 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Tool, Spring compressor.
Mileage: 245,000 miles.

Asked on April 4, 2012

Replacing entire strut and coil passanger side.

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?
Avatar Asked by hondaNYkid

Answer

Replied on April 4, 2012

no.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 4, 2012

so i only need a compression tool if i were to replace the strut.

Tiny Response from hondaNYkid
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Replied on April 4, 2012

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.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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