strut question?

[BPower]

I was wondering if there is anyway to remove the strut perch and thrust bearing without using a spring compressor? The reason is I'm going to the junkyard tomorrow to pull some 97+ escort perches so I don't have to modify my stock ones for the ZX2 S/R's. Any help would be appreciated.

[pmpn323]

if your carefull you can use the wieght of the car.

[photoeye0]

^^ vary careful.

When are you puttin all the goodies in.

[BPower]

Today if I can get the perches. Plus I'm getting my 205/50-15's mounted on fan blades, and eventually an alignment.

BTW- should I wait to get an alignment done? Do the springs have to settle or something?

edit: Did you know the rear H&R's are progresive, seems weird that only the backs are.

[photoeye0]

I didn't let mine settle or anything.

[Tazman2]

Maybe because weight can go up or down in the black depending on what your loading yet the front won't really change much?!

[photoeye0]

Good point.

[Silentbob343]

I got my strut perches from a junk yard, just go to advanced auto parts and rent one. Took about 30 minutes to get both perches and they even had the metal thrust bearings in them, but I already ordered brand new bearings.