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Chris's issue here is that there is no drivetrain in the car, that makes installing the springs almost impossible, even with the spring comp, since it doesnt work very well in a 3rd gen to begin with.

and yes, struts and spindles are a must, since they hold everything together. No sense putting springs in if you cant keep them in, because they will most likely end up flying out if you install them without finishing the entire job.