im poor and anything i can do myself i would lik to do.....is it possible for me to isntall my own springs....i might have acess to a hydraulic lift...and if i can get it it would be a lto easier on my wallet....has anyone done their own install...i knwo ill need to buy/rent a spring compressor...but is anything else necessary...and is it really that hard?

 

Installing your own springs is relatively simple and straightforward. You will need spring compressors to compress the stock springs. Just buy a Helms, Haynes or Chiltons manual for your car and follow the directions. When you reinstall the new springs, you might not need to even compress them because the car is in the air. You don't need a lift, I did it in my driveway with a pump jack and 2 floor jack stands. A word of warning, be VERY CAREFUL with the compressed spring, those things can kill you. Also, you should get a camber kit to correct the negative camber from the drop. You might want to do it all at once, then immediatly go get an allignment.

I don't have coilerovers, but I assume it's about the same.

 

thansk for the help, im glad to hear iu can do it wihotu using the lift

 

get four wheel alignment after 1-2 week, let spring settle

 

depending on the springs you might need a compressor... in fact, its a good idea to rent one anyways. its a pain to work on your car and realize you need one... I dont see how you can use your car to get the springs on... either they wont fit because they are too long and you need to get the mount on first, or they are too short and you probably can get the mount on w/o a compressor.

 

From experience w/ Pro-Kits on my 94 ex coupe, I didn't need compressors. I also did not need a camber kit because of the mild drop. As for alignment, wait a week or so before you go.

-Chris


[Modified by ChrisLe182, 2:18 AM 1/30/2003]

 

cant you rent some tool from autozone?
is like free right?
spring compressor, lift and other socket tools ?

 

Why??

 

because the new spring and shock take sometime on the road to settle to the right place. it's like the "break in" period for new car..

 

Buy these from harborfreight.com, they're 10 bucks. ITEM 3980-0VGA

 

Just go to your local Autozone or whatever and you can rent the spring compressor. You have to put down like a $40 deposit, but you can get it back after you return them. Also when you're there, think about picking up a Haynes manual.(I believe this is what they carry) It'll help a lot, air tools would make things a lot quicker, as well as, the proper jack necessary to get the car up.

A helping hand is almost a must for this, my father helped me w/ my install, but we didn't have any air tools or the proper jacks necessary. It was an ALL night project, I'd say about 6 1/2 hours total because I went slow and learned a lot while I was under there.

 

hmmm i dont eally have acess to air tools...

 

you do not need air tools i did mine in my garage without airtools just using good ole muscle (this is 01accordv6)

 

use a breaker bar. A 1 1/2 to 2 ft breaker bars is your friend.

 

No you do NOT need them, as I was saying I didn't use them either.

Thought I made a point of the ease that air tools would bring.