Ok,
got my Teins S-techs the other day and are was planning on putting them on as we speak but have a quick couple of questions before i get started....

1. is a spring compressor completely ness...mine broke lowering my buddies evo and didnt realize until today..

2. how long should it take.looks as easy as a civ.

3. doesnt matter as much but how close to stock alinement (spelling) can i get it back to...and where should i go to do so..(frederick MD)

i think thats about it....hit me up that would be great...thanks already.....

if you want to give my cell phone a call to let me know since i will be in and out of the garage to check this thing thats cool too....

thanks
Dan 240-529-2747

 

S techs are just springs? Then yes you need a compressor. Cheap ones can be found at the harbor freight store.

If they are complete coilovers then no you don't need them.

Get a UK alignement at P-tuning, but you can get a stock alignement no problem, plenty of adjustment in that direction.

 

the only reason i asked about the compressor b/c on the rear of the evo you didnt need it....but fronts you did i knew i would sound like a jackass but i had to ask....they are just springs...thanks for the info....

 

I put springs on my Civic (mid 90's) with out a compressor, it involved using a floor jack and a table. I never want to do that again.

Also I wrapped the coilover in a blanket and removed the top bolt with a air ratchet. That was interesting.

 

1. you won't need a compressor to put the stechs on but you will need one to remove your stock springs.

2. I usually finish a spring install in about 1.5 hours

3. you don't modify any alignment settings, you'll be fine after the install, just wait a few weeks for your springs to settle before getting an alignment (I also recommend P_Tuning)

 

you can rent a spring compressor for free from Advance Auto and i'm sure most franchise auto parts stores.

 

Good luck wiht the S techs

 

You DO NOT need a spring compressor to remove the factory springs. The shock assembly will move no more than an inch or so upon removing the nut on the top of the shock. Should take you no more than an hour and a half start to finish. I just removed my s techs the other day and installed espelir asd's. Just make sure to preload the suspension before tightening your suspension bolts.

 

i guess if you impact it off it might work.

 

This is very important. It may seem like its no big deal but it really makes a difference.