Replacing entire strut and coil passanger side.

1993 HONDA CIVIC
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HONDANYKID
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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
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FIXITMR
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no.
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:56 PM
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HONDANYKID
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so i only need a compression tool if i were to replace the strut.
Apr 4, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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