need some serious help-lift coils

[vikingwrestling130]

ok ive got the whole lift pretty much figured out, one problem i got a coil press, but i noticed im not about to take the press out of the middle because theres no where to take it out like there is on a truck, so i got another one and figured i would try and put one on both sides, so i did that and the coils start to lean one way and arnt straight, i cant put them in. if anyone recomends a way to get them in i would appreciate the advice thanks

[AlohaBra]

I use a coil spring compressor that is manual and clamps the outside of the coil spring.

Be careful this is a dangerous job, use the correct spring compressor.

Here is one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3980

[dave92cherokee]

When I removed the springs in my 92 i jacked it up as high as i could get the front end and then disconnected the swaybar then jack up one side which after loosening everything on the other side would allow it to move down far enough to slide the spring out. Another way you could get it to come out easier is after you jack it up remove the bump stops which would make removal alot easier and if you're using longer coils to lift it then you'll probably be using longer bump stops as well.