Thanks guys, thats a pretty in depth answer and just what I was looking for. Now I'm going to mention doing the job without the spring compressor as I have read that it can be done, if done carefully and properly. I have looked at the control arms and bought a spring compressor that I have modified to work decently. I belive that if I jack up the car and place a block of wood underneath the control arm then lay the car down, I can unbolt the strut allowing me to then just jack up the car slowly allowing for a controlled release of the control arm with spring? Note that the springs will be somewhat compressed from the modified spring compressors just for safe practice. Would this method, in essence actually work? I know I would be running a serious risk but when money is tight I find ways around things, and yes I take the chance. Call me a entrepreneur if you must!