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I always ratchet strap the spring to something in case it gets loose. I've had coils pop loose even in wall mounted strut spring compressors.
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I've used the floor jack method with good results. Need to pay attention to what you are doing.
Before you use a loaner tool of any type you have to inspect it.Last time I compressed a coil spring ('77 Firebird) I used a "Loaner tool" from O'Reillys.
Worked really well. Almost bought the thing. (No promises on how well it works on a C1500--but worth a try.)
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...vertough-coil-spring-compressor/67050/4700265
Well...... My latest venture replacing the A-arms on my 90 c1500 did not fair to well just using a floor jack. I had to go rent a spring compressor from my local Advance Auto. Well because I'm such a 'good customer' they didn't charge me the rental fee. hahaha They had the hook style and it was a bit sketchy to use. One spring went pretty good but on the other the compressor kept slipping. Finally got it but was shaking on my shoes the whole time.I've used the floor jack method with good results. Need to pay attention to what you are doing.