How do I compress hatch struts on my 89 Celica

[djtmalta]

I am in the process of replacing the hatchback struts on my 1989 Celica GT. I cannot keep the struts compressed long enough for them to fit in. They seem to be under a tremendous amount of pressure. Does anyone have any tips on how to install these things?

thanks,
david

[89CelicaGTTurbo]

i'm not sure what you mean. why do you need to compress the struts. when i did mine it just went in, no problem. or do you mean compress the springs on the strut.

[djtmalta]

I just had to raise the hatch back higher in order for the struts to fit in... Stupid me, I didn't think of the simple stuff... however the ass who sold me the struts on e-bay sold me ones that were to big so I am still shit out of luck... I give up..