install my own springs?
03-08-2006, 02:46 AM
#2
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RE: install my own springs?
You can definitely install your own springs..I just did mine last weekend, it only took me about an hour and a half...all you really need is jackstands and some basic handtools...
03-08-2006, 02:53 AM
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RE: install my own springs?
Yep I would agree.. the only part you probably can't do yourself is the alignment.
I am saving for C&C plates myself. Gonna throw them in (with new tires/wheels) and have it aligned.
Make sure your front end is tight and doesn't need any parts, then have it aligned.
I have midas do mine usually for like $70. They give a warranty to, so right before the warranty is up bring it in and have them re do it.
George
I am saving for C&C plates myself. Gonna throw them in (with new tires/wheels) and have it aligned.
Make sure your front end is tight and doesn't need any parts, then have it aligned.
I have midas do mine usually for like $70. They give a warranty to, so right before the warranty is up bring it in and have them re do it.
George
03-08-2006, 02:54 AM
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RE: install my own springs?
I just did mine also last weekend. Unfortunately, I couldn't get my springs out without a srping compressor. A lot of people say they didn't need it but I did. Good thing I owned some already.
Other than that, it was a very simple install.
Other than that, it was a very simple install.
03-08-2006, 02:56 AM
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RE: install my own springs?
Spring compressors would have helped me, but I just had my dad come out and stand on my control arm as I pulled the spring out...same with the back...If you can lure a friend over for about an hour with some beer...it will go smoother...worked for me...
03-08-2006, 03:02 AM
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RE: install my own springs?
hehe, yeah I turn 19 on thursday.
at my work my bosses keep offering me beer!! I keep turning it down. i'm not drinking until I get of age and it's legal.
When my mom asks me to do work on her car, she usually asks how much is it gonna take for me to do it. I respond with asking for dinner.
Fair deal if you ask me
George
at my work my bosses keep offering me beer!! I keep turning it down. i'm not drinking until I get of age and it's legal.
When my mom asks me to do work on her car, she usually asks how much is it gonna take for me to do it. I respond with asking for dinner.
Fair deal if you ask me
George