[Joel]

I agree the zipties is not the safest option but if you use the really heavy duty ones and a minimum of 4 (I'd use more than that) you may away with it.

Originally Posted by evilC

Simple coil spring compressors such as http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165469 are very common, cheap, safe and effective.

I've got a pair of those from my stock strut days.
The springs on MaXX struts are far too small in diameter and closely wound for those type to work

I got a pair of these and ground them down abit, plus also put a small hole through them so I could saftey wire as well.