Rear spring replacement

[benali]

Can this be done by an average DIYer. Do I need a spring compressor?

[Mirez]

Yes and Yes, its one of the simpler jobs because the shock isn't internal to the spring.

Jack the car, remove the wheel, compress the spring, disconnect the anti-roll bar, disconnect the shock's lower bolt, slide out the spring.

[benali]

Thanks, just getting hold of a spring compressor is the problem then. Wasn't sure if the lower arm would drop sufficiently to allow removal without compressing?

[Mirez]

Not really, it probably would cleaar but it'll be a fight to get it out unless you can raise the car massively high