The 4x4 sounds like a good method, I'm going to try that. I did the autozone compressor route, it worked but I ran into the same problems, and didn't quite get the coil ends lined up in the groove. I'll have to do it again, but I'll wait until the drivetrain is in and try the 4x4 method (atleast I can push the car around for now)..Those spring compressors all scare the crap out of me and I'm not timid by any means. Always that thought if it lets loose when you are cranking it down, it is going to take your head off, not just an eye... not to worry you or anything.. i guess a chain would be a good idea as long as its attached before the spring is being compressed.