install of springs and shocks
12-03-2003, 12:01 AM
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install of springs and shocks
i was just wondering how much it would cost to install them into my 98 honda civic. i have the agx's and about to purchase h&r sports. thanks.
12-03-2003, 12:11 AM
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Nice choice of suspension. get it from tirerack? there not really that hard to install.. u can go to pep boys,napa,autozone, or advanced and get a spring compressor for 30-40 bucks.and if u have an impact driver. id just do it my self. tuffy charged a friend of mine 300 to drop his Scooby
12-03-2003, 01:11 AM
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seriously, if you can get access to a garage, it'll take you a whopping 3 hours. thats if your completely inexperienced.
im putting in all the "OH ****" and the "DAMMIT I KNEW I FORGOT THAT" and the" HOW THE **** DID THAT GET THERE" time.
im putting in all the "OH ****" and the "DAMMIT I KNEW I FORGOT THAT" and the" HOW THE **** DID THAT GET THERE" time.
12-03-2003, 01:25 AM
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Yeah bro, if you've got some tools and a couple of hours some pretty Saturday afternoon, then do it yourself, have some fun, learn a lil somethin' about your car, and put the couple hundred bux you would have paid a shop to do it for you towards some go-faster goodies 
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12-03-2003, 07:05 AM
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Re: install of springs and shocks (Caveman74)
This was the first thing i learned how to do (besides basic bolt ons), and after doing it 6 times on four cars, i must have saved almost $1000. Definitely learn and do it yourself
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12-03-2003, 07:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMlifestyle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice choice of suspension. get it from tirerack? there not really that hard to install.. u can go to pep boys,napa,autozone, or advanced and get a spring compressor for 30-40 bucks.and if u have an impact driver. id just do it my self. tuffy charged a friend of mine 300 to drop his Scooby</TD></TR></TABLE>
Do you really need a spring compressor?? or can you do without??
Do you really need a spring compressor?? or can you do without??
12-03-2003, 08:44 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MuGenEg2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Do you really need a spring compressor?? or can you do without??</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can do it without but it is dangerous and really not recommended by anyone. I have done it...once...the other times I got the compressor.
Do you really need a spring compressor?? or can you do without??</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can do it without but it is dangerous and really not recommended by anyone. I have done it...once...the other times I got the compressor.
12-03-2003, 08:48 AM
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He wont need a spring compressor because hes going to smaller springs and not taking apart the OEM ones. Ive done this 100's of times with no spring compressor.
12-03-2003, 09:00 AM
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I just lowered my car and one thing that is VERY important to know is that you need to lubricate all of the bolts that you plan on removing BEFORE you even touch them with a socket. I had a bolt snap off in my rear lower control arm and it was a BITCH to get out. Make sure you hit that with some penetrating fluid before you pull it out and you'll be fine. Other than that, it's pretty easy and you should do it yourself.
12-03-2003, 10:16 AM
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Re: (1 point 6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1 point 6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">He wont need a spring compressor because hes going to smaller springs and not taking apart the OEM ones. Ive done this 100's of times with no spring compressor.</TD></TR></TABLE>
actually he will need a spring compressor because he has to get the stock assembly apart to re-use the stock hat.
actually he will need a spring compressor because he has to get the stock assembly apart to re-use the stock hat.
12-03-2003, 10:40 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris y0! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
actually he will need a spring compressor because he has to get the stock assembly apart to re-use the stock hat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
NO he won't, just loosen the strut nut on the top and the assembly will POP in the car......then just undo everything, take old stuff off and put new stuff on ........NO SPRING COMPRESSOR NEEDED!
actually he will need a spring compressor because he has to get the stock assembly apart to re-use the stock hat.</TD></TR></TABLE>
NO he won't, just loosen the strut nut on the top and the assembly will POP in the car......then just undo everything, take old stuff off and put new stuff on ........NO SPRING COMPRESSOR NEEDED!
12-03-2003, 12:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris y0! »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">right.... or he can just rent a strut compressor for FREE and do it the right way</TD></TR></TABLE>
Amen!
Amen!
12-03-2003, 03:12 PM
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come on now.......obviously if he has acess to a spring compressor he going to use it!!!....but if not , no big deal!!!!!
it's not that easy to rent one where i'm from!!!
it's not that easy to rent one where i'm from!!!
12-04-2003, 10:39 AM
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Re: install of springs and shocks (distortedfuture)
i did mine without a spring compressor and let me tell you it was some scary **** 
. Espescially my front ones I did without an impact gun. The parts from the shock went flying halfway across my yard. I ended up having to stick something in front of the shock to take the impact of the parts when the spring pops. Don't do What I did
. Espescially my front ones I did without an impact gun. The parts from the shock went flying halfway across my yard. I ended up having to stick something in front of the shock to take the impact of the parts when the spring pops. Don't do What I did