Using the svt springs, I can see having to compress them, with lowering springs you usually don't have to.

I've never had a problem using the autozone compressors, so I'm not sure what to tell you there.

98.5 SVT 91 Escort GT (almost sold) 96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve) FS: SVT rear sway bar WTB: Very cheap beater CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15