OK, no need to answer if a coil compressor is even needed...lets say I am planning on using one anyways.

I have seen two types of coil compressors at my local parts store.

1. The kind with the single screw down the middle and a double ended clamp on the top and bottom. The compressor is attached inside the coil.

2. The "strut" style where there are two long screw rods attached opposing each other on the outside of the coil.

Is one style preferred (easier) then the other. Are their any other designs out there?

 

To try and use the center bolt type would be very difficult at best. I think the twin screw type will be the easiest to use. ....and no, you don't even need one.

 

I use the strut style, on the outside-easier to take off -If the lift is 3" or less you will probably be able to get enough droop to hand wrestle/fight the coils in...

 

X3 on the strut type. Depending on the tools you have, a spring compressor can really make installing a lift fast and easy.

 

Too funny!!! I guess you really know the people in the forum!

 

You left out the scissor type, which hooks the spring top and bottom and tightens up by means of a horizontal bolt. This spring compresser doesn't need a lot of space up off the floor to use. About $75.00 at harbor frieght, I believe... This is the type I use at work, real smooth and easy, plus it's in between the spring and you if something comes loose....

 

the strut kind is what I would use and have used.