Daryl, We have used tie down straps with the ratchets on them. The rear don't have to much further to expand once you get everything loosened up. Or you can put the straps on the springs, one on each side and tighten up a little till the bolt on the bottom as no tension against it. Make sure the straps are equally spaced and tightened up equally also. John Hervey www.specialtauto.com -----Original Message----- From: Daryl Scott Subject: [DML] Rear coil question Anyone have tips on what to use when installing the rear shocks to compress the spring straight? ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/