thanks for your input nic, i think i'm gonna leave anythign that requires the springs to be compressed alone at this point, as i really dont have the 130$ to rent the tool. I can't wait till i have tight steering though-it will be a new thing for me!!
Ryan

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83 300SD.......sold
96 integra SE....sold
99 a4 quattro....sold
2001 IS300.......sold
2002 330i.........current.
2004 highlander limited....current.