Do I need a strut compressor when unbolting strut?

[Shaggy]

I'm just being safe. The haynes manual didn't say anything about using one, but like I said just bein safe.

[07Evolved]

are you just taking the whole strut assembly off the car? are you replacing the whole strut/spring or what are you doing exactly?

[Shaggy]

Just unbolting it from the bottom at the knuckle. I've never dealt with struts before, but I'm pretty sure I won't need one Because they're one unit unless I'm gonna take my strut apart. I know this was a dumb question but I just wanted to be safe..

[07Evolved]

no problem...no compressor is needed. you will be fine if you are just unbolting the strut from the knuckle.

[impreza_GC8]

You can completely remove the spring/strut assembly from the vehicle as a whole unit without using a compressor.

[Shaggy]

That's what I thought, thank you

[oskar_subaru]

just don´t try to take the strut apart without one, u will end up with 12 stitches in your forehead don´t ask me how i know