u might think this is dumb, but i have done it a few times.


you need two people for this, bolt the top strut plate up, place the spring and strut into wheel well, place a jack under the lca, and bolt the lower strut to the lca, dont tighten it though, then jack the strut up till you can start the top bolt, you do need someone pushing down on the fenders, but it works, done it a few times and worked great.

but just rent a compressor at a local parts store.