Sorry it's a little late but here's the tool I use for spring compressing, it has to come out the hole in the bottom of the lower A-arm so have to check to make sure you can get it through there with it folded tight.
Dave
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod