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Old 10-14-2008, 07:46 PM
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how hard will it be to install a set of steeda sport springs i can rent a spring compressor from the parts store. how long will it take,

im doing the shocks and struts ive done them before i have a hoist at work so thats not an issue
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Old 10-14-2008, 08:00 PM
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Your first time figure 3 hr for the front and 1-1/2 hrs for the rear.
It gets quicker and easier the more times you do it
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Old 10-14-2008, 08:26 PM
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Yeah its actually pretty easy, just time consuming. And you don't need a spring compressor for lowering springs.
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Old 10-14-2008, 09:59 PM
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yeh, i did springs, shocks and struts on my 88gt took me about 5hrs total for my first time. pretty simple
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Old 10-14-2008, 10:01 PM
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yeah, you just keep a floor jack under the control arm, and when you have the strut/everything unbolted, you slowly slowly release the jack until the spring is unloaded...
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Old 10-14-2008, 10:28 PM
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your gonna want to look into some adjustable C/C plates so your tires dont wear faster and uneven, lowering springs tend to mess with your alignment especially on fox bodys
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Old 10-15-2008, 02:33 PM
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maximum motorsports has a new tool for installing springs in our cars. it's cheap and looks like it works very well. check it out

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/
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Old 10-15-2008, 02:55 PM
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lower spring do not need a compressor, just muscle them into the perches and jack on the A arm.. as almoststock stated. 3ish hours up front and 1-2 for the rear. not too bad.
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