is this the same principle on the king ?

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

[Grumpyowl 0]

I wouldn't know Dave never done it.
It does look pretty universal, looking at that I don't think your shock will be much different  to that.

I thought a spring compressor came into it somewhere but is that for the front forks .

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

got that all ready m8