I am about to put on the Tanabe GF210's and need to know which Autozone spring compressor to use. They have 2 different kinds. One is called a coil spring compressor. The other one is called a strut spring tool. I will post the pictures per the order I just listed.

 

The second one looks much easier to use, but I imagine either should work if you need. The first one looks like it has to be dissassembled to fit inside the spring. The second one just clamps right on.

And you made me jump. I was like Tanabe GF210s?! They're making more parts for our Lancer finally? Then I realized you drive an Evo

 

Sorry about the Evo/Lancer confusion.

I did confirm with a mechanic that the 2nd one is the one to use.

 

Yeah I just realized that... how are you gonna get the first one inside the spring when that's where the shock is, lol