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It would help! I have changed springs without them before but it depends what length springs you are putting on. I needed them for fitting my Eibachs and STi springs.
You'll need at least 2 compressors. (They come in sets of 2 anyway) Well worth spending the £20(ish) for a set, as they make the job very much easier (and a bit safer...)