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Replacing strut assembly

Tiny
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Was wondering if anything had to come apart to change it out and if I need spring compressor? Every video I watched shows taking everything apart and need spring compressor.
Monday, July 30th, 2018 AT 8:57 AM

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Tiny
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Here are pictures of bottom and top.
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Monday, July 30th, 2018 AT 8:59 AM
Tiny
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Hello again.

I have attached a step-by-step for you. You will only need a spring compressor if you have a coil spring and shock assembly. A strut assembly does not require one. This is for your strut assembly. Hope this helps.
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Monday, July 30th, 2018 AT 11:57 AM
Tiny
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So I do need to support lower control arm?
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Monday, July 30th, 2018 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
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Hello again.

I would not. I would support the truck from the frame and let the control arms droop. The lower they can droop down the easier you can remove the strut assembly out. Hope this helps.
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Monday, July 30th, 2018 AT 12:43 PM
Tiny
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Will they even drop because so much stuff still hooked up?
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Monday, July 30th, 2018 AT 1:00 PM
Tiny
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Hello.

Yes, once you remove the mounting nuts and bolts it will drop enough for you to be able to remove the strut assembly.
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Monday, July 30th, 2018 AT 1:09 PM

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