Coil spring compressors always make the job easier, especially if you are extending your bump stops. And Rachet Wrenches (Gear Wrenches) are a great time saver.

 

I spoke with a rep at TF about this, and they told me compressors weren't needed for this lift...?

 

I just helped install one a couple weeks ago and it was pretty easy without coil compressors (I have a set, but hate using them). Now, the bump stops are another matter--but you'll see soon enough. But, liberal amounts of lithium grease, a block of wood and a hydraulic jack are your friends.

 

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I have done quite a few lifts, and haveing a good spring compressor on hand when your doing the job by yourself is handy.

 

We used a block of wood that'd slide between the coils, right up against the upper bump stops and then used a hydraulic jack to raise the side of the axle up. The pressure exerted by the jack lifting the axle up, pushing the block of wood up allowed the upper bump stops (that'd been lubed with white lithium grease) to slide in easier.

Here's a picture to help you visualize things better: