[ZeGermanHam]

Originally Posted by RocktimusPryme

Im having a hard time getting my new Ridetech springs in. They are just barely too tall to install without a compressor. Ive get them in a few times but the to of the spring wont seat properly.

So to add to the good information others have posted.

The spring compressor available at harbor freight sucks. Ive used it, but its so much harder to use than the better design that has offset length hooks and the sorta shoehorn looking device for the bottom. I ordered one but its not here yet.

I have the second style spring compressor you describe and it has worked great for me. Used it on my GTO and on a friend's '68 Camaro, and it made for easy work with both cars.