i know people have already answered your question, but i just wanted to chime in...you'll
NEED a 14mm triple square socket. its not exactly a common tool, but its not impossible to find it in stores. just call around. i've heard napa carries them. if not, i ordered mine from
www.zdmak.com. great site, great customer service.
other than that, its
possible to do the job without a strut spreader, but i would highly recommend spending the $15 to get one, it just simplifies the process, unless you have a grinder in your garage. you can make one by grinding two sides of an allen wrench flat.
of course, you'll need a spring compressor. i rented mine from autozone. they have a loan a tool program where you pay for the tool (spring compressors are $40), and when you return it, they give you back your money. unless you feel like investing in a set of them, i would highly recommend going that route.
i also removed the driveshafts on both sides. its not that much trouble, and it makes taking out the stock strut SO much simpler. other people's milage has varied, so if you can figure out how to do it without taking out the driveshafts, you > me. :biggrin: