Quick Question before I install springs
10-23-2008, 01:10 PM
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Quick Question before I install springs
I have all the information i need from searching multiple threads on the DIY install of lowering springs.
However I have one question.
I have a spring compressor, jack lift/stands and all the tools involved.
My question... Is this a job I can do myself? Am I going to encounter any situations where i would need another hand?
I'm new to this area (woodstock, GA) so I do not know anyone just yet who can help. I do have experience working on this car but no previous experience with installing springs. I will just be going by the DIY guides.
This is my only car currently so i can't get half way through the job only to find 2 hands are not enough.
Regardless of how long it takes. Is this a job one can do by themselves?
Espelir springs btw.
However I have one question.
I have a spring compressor, jack lift/stands and all the tools involved.
My question... Is this a job I can do myself? Am I going to encounter any situations where i would need another hand?
I'm new to this area (woodstock, GA) so I do not know anyone just yet who can help. I do have experience working on this car but no previous experience with installing springs. I will just be going by the DIY guides.
This is my only car currently so i can't get half way through the job only to find 2 hands are not enough.
Regardless of how long it takes. Is this a job one can do by themselves?
Espelir springs btw.
10-24-2008, 09:46 AM
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in the rears:
if your unbolting the rear stabilizer bar its one man job.
if not unbolting the rear bar: when it comes to bolt up the lower part of the shock you will need to come up with some sort of way pushing down on the lower control arm to make the lower shock bolt line up.
Idea: mount the tire; put lugs; place the scissor jack on top of tire (inside wheel well) and raise the jack until the lower shock bolt lines up...
if your unbolting the rear stabilizer bar its one man job.
if not unbolting the rear bar: when it comes to bolt up the lower part of the shock you will need to come up with some sort of way pushing down on the lower control arm to make the lower shock bolt line up.
Idea: mount the tire; put lugs; place the scissor jack on top of tire (inside wheel well) and raise the jack until the lower shock bolt lines up...
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10-24-2008, 11:54 AM
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There are a couple of very good write ups with picts. I did it with no help at all, using jackstands and a hydrolic jack, spring compressors and a torque wrench. The first one with take some time, then it goes quick. Everyone talks about the rears being tough, but they were faster than the fronts for me.
If you have reasonable mechanical skills, the right tools and aren't distracted, it should only take 2-3 hours. An hour to do the first and get the hang of the spring compressors and less than 30 minutes each for the rest. Tips: The fronts are compressed but there rears are just barely. You need to be careful but it's not like the top is going to blow your hand off. Pre-load the suspension before you tighten, and use a long bar to get the alignment right on the rears. Also, when you install the new springs, make sure they are seated/locked in correctly
If you have reasonable mechanical skills, the right tools and aren't distracted, it should only take 2-3 hours. An hour to do the first and get the hang of the spring compressors and less than 30 minutes each for the rest. Tips: The fronts are compressed but there rears are just barely. You need to be careful but it's not like the top is going to blow your hand off. Pre-load the suspension before you tighten, and use a long bar to get the alignment right on the rears. Also, when you install the new springs, make sure they are seated/locked in correctly
