I used (tried to use) a very similiar tool as the one shown. The nuckles are to big and do not fit through the access hole in the a-arm. Try as I did it did not work and was very frustrating. I used a set of external spring compressors. I had to cut the threaded rod on one side to keep it from hitting the frame and the top spring holder. At the time I would have spent the $500 just to save the agrevation. The first side I did I ended up with only one of the two spring compressors installed. I was waitng for the rod to break and send the spring into my face or body. The only satisfaction I had was the $1.0m term life insurance policy I have. Rent the compressor, it is worth it's weight in gold. Or get a good life insurance policy and do what I did.

Henry

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