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SELF INSTALATION?
Posted: January 18th, 2002, 4:20 pm
by simon
I was wondering if anyone who has installed either lowering springs or coilovers could give me some details on what is involved in putting them on. I do have access to a spring compressor, but I have never done any kind of suspension work to my car. Would the lowering springs be easier to put on? Any other special tools I would need? I would rather have coilovers put on. Also, I have been quoted around $300 (u.s.) to get them installed, does that sound reasonable?<BR>Thanks in advance for any help.
Re: SELF INSTALATION?
Posted: January 18th, 2002, 5:50 pm
by ProtegeSTS
each corner requires about 6 bolts. It will take about 4-5 hours your first time if you have air tools......6-7 if you dont. I think you should do it, because it saves money, and you'll know how everything works.
Re: SELF INSTALATION?
Posted: January 18th, 2002, 6:29 pm
by Custommx3
it took me like an hour maybe 2...<BR>All you need is a set of tools, the springs, and a spring compressor you can rent from your local autozone. its liek 40 bucks and when u return it you get your money back.<P>Just be careful.. pulling those springs off can be dangerous if it comes loose while your taking it off the strut.<P>FYI put the plastic piece thats on the stock spring back on the bottom of the new spring. I get squeeking cause it didnt put it on 1 of them.