To use this tool, you will need to remove the coilover from the car. The spring compressor hooks can handle spring diameters from 3.5-inch to 11.5-inch and compress 3,000 pounds. Align the lower ...

The best way to do this safely is to buy a coil spring compressor tool. I ran down to the local Auto Zone and bought such a tool, only to discover it was the wrong one.