Tips on how to install/take out springs (pics)
11-10-2003, 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by SoDakS2K
I will be lowering my car this weekend with the kg/mm race springs. I was wondering if any of you have modifed the bump stops at all? I thought it was usually a "must do"when lowering the car?
I will be lowering my car this weekend with the kg/mm race springs. I was wondering if any of you have modifed the bump stops at all? I thought it was usually a "must do"when lowering the car?
you'll want to cut them in half.
11-10-2003, 10:36 PM
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Originally posted by SoDakS2K
I will be lowering my car this weekend with the kg/mm race springs. I was wondering if any of you have modifed the bump stops at all? I thought it was usually a "must do"when lowering the car?
I will be lowering my car this weekend with the kg/mm race springs. I was wondering if any of you have modifed the bump stops at all? I thought it was usually a "must do"when lowering the car?
that's what i heard also
11-11-2003, 04:47 AM
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Originally posted by flyellow
If I am replacing the stock springs and going with the kg/mm race springs, do I need a spring tool to compress them?
If I am replacing the stock springs and going with the kg/mm race springs, do I need a spring tool to compress them?
11-16-2003, 03:58 PM
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flyellow, do you have a friend helping? You have to compress the spring just enough so there isn't much pressure once you get the top locknut off. If you have help, you might be able to get it pressed down enough. If you're by yourself, I really doubt you can do it without a spring compressor. BTW, did you get your springs from where I suggested?
11-16-2003, 04:08 PM
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Originally posted by SoDakS2K
flyellow, do you have a friend helping? You have to compress the spring just enough so there isn't much pressure once you get the top locknut off. If you have help, you might be able to get it pressed down enough. If you're by yourself, I really doubt you can do it without a spring compressor. BTW, did you get your springs from where I suggested?
flyellow, do you have a friend helping? You have to compress the spring just enough so there isn't much pressure once you get the top locknut off. If you have help, you might be able to get it pressed down enough. If you're by yourself, I really doubt you can do it without a spring compressor. BTW, did you get your springs from where I suggested?
thanks for the tip. I have a spring compressor on it now, just did not have any idea how compressed they needed to be.
I was going with them, even contacted Ben. But found a great deal on H&R springs locally, and really cheap. thanks!
11-16-2003, 04:25 PM
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Cool! The tension should be low enough that just before you get the lock nut off, you will feel the lock nut coming off easier. If it's still hard to get off, be careful!
Let me know if you need anything else.
Let me know if you need anything else.