will this strut compressor do the job needed to separate the coil and shock on a 94 z. It says it compresses most mac strut setups. here is a link http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...ab=des#tablink


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Autozone will let you borrow a set under their loan-a-tool program if you have one nearby. Looks like that'll work.

 

I've used the Lisle McPherson Strut Compressor PN 62300 McPherson Strut Tool. The instructions specifically mention it is NOT for spring removal, but it worked fine on the 4th Gen spring/shock assembly. Looks similar to the one you linked, except the clips actually u-bolt to the spring coils, so they can’t pop off, and can’t start to slip around the spring coils. I put the clamps 5 coils apart on the stock spring, and compressed the spring until it fell loose. After removing the spring, I was able to fully decompress the spring, with about one-inch of threads left on the big compressor bolts.

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cool, thanks guys. there isn't an autozone nearby, but it never hurts to have more tools. thanks for the info.