1996 Nissan Maxima struts

1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
230,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WAYNELANCASTER
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I am replacing the struts on my car. What can I use to compress the springs? I don't have spring compressors.
Dec 14, 2008 at 1:50 PM
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ZACKMAN
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CSK/O'Reilly and Autozone both have strut spring compressor that you can borrow to finish the job. You pay a deposit for the kit, and they will refund you the money when you return the unit. If you go to CSK/O'Reilly, ask for rental tool kit #1, pay $52.99 plus tax, and you have 2 days to do the job, and return it for refund.
Dec 14, 2008 at 4:58 PM
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