I recently used an A-Frame spring compressor to change out springs and to R&R strut springs.

Here are a couple:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43753

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=43168

These are much safer (IMHO) than this type: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=3980
or
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38531

Good luck

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S, J.R. Brown
2000 G500 LWB Obsedian Black
2005 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab Off Road Sport
1993 Volvo 240 Sedan Anthracite
1980 450SEL Champange (owned it for 15 years. Great car)
1986 280GE LWB Anthracite (Sold it and kinda wish I hadn't)