Front Strut Replacement

I always used a spring compressor to move and replace. If you don't have the right tools, it is always harder and some times with the proper tools, you might have to remove other parts., But really understand your question, are looking for a easier way or is this the standard way. Every car and truck have different ways of replacing a part.

Thanks Mark. I have a spring compressor that I used. Although getting clearance to get both clamps on either side of the spring was difficult. It seemed like clamping in the locations I did compressed one side of the coil and made the other side expand. I ended up getting the strut in by using a 3 ton floor jack under the lower control arm to compress the whole assembly, and a ratchet strap to realign the brake/hub assembly to re attach the upper control arms.