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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Does anyone know of any good/cheap places to get my springs installed around the San Diego area or can anyone around here help me out with the install?

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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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get a jack and some tools and do it yourself! the initial cost of the tools will be about as much as install.. but ull get the satisfaction of doing yourself.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 12:05 PM
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I don't really want to mess it up after I buy parts and then still have to pay for an install and not be able to drive my car haha. The hardest thing I've ever installed on a car is a cold air intake which is simple
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HazMat
I don't really want to mess it up after I buy parts and then still have to pay for an install and not be able to drive my car haha. The hardest thing I've ever installed on a car is a cold air intake which is simple
i would take it to a shop then unless you think you are mechanically inclined. also, i don't know if i would try to tackle the job without an impact for the top strut nut.

i do hear what HOSS is saying and i do agree in most circumstances. you buy tools once for the price of labor and you can still use the tools again in the future.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Yeah you guys have good points.

Any San Diegans?
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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i would take it to a shop then unless you think you are mechanically inclined. also, i don't know if i would try to tackle the job without an impact for the top strut nut.

i do hear what HOSS is saying and i do agree in most circumstances. you buy tools once for the price of labor and you can still use the tools again in the future.
You dont have to go through the top strut.. its just more involved with hand tools.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Hoss why don't you fly your *** to California and teach him how to do it?
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Because there are plenty of tutorials out there...
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by H0SS302
You dont have to go through the top strut.. its just more involved with hand tools.
well the two bolts at the base of the strut aren't a walk in the park either.
Old Aug 10, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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I'd agree with Hoss about doing it himself as the front springs are very easy to get out. BUT, the rear springs could be a pain as my LCA bolts were seized in and had to use an angle grinder to cut the bolts out.



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