Installing Tein springs myself...

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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Installing Tein springs myself...

I have an 03 sedan and I plan on installing them with a buddy of mine that lowered his Acura TL with no problems. Is there anyone that has done this before to their G sedan that has had any complications that I may need to watch out for???
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Spring compressor would be a good idea.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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ITs pretty easy, The only thing that takes time is switching the springs on the front shocks. The rear is cake.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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getting the stockers out is the worst, my buddies 05 was rediculous, as ^^ said spring compressors are a must, and youll need 2 pry bars and a buddy. make sure you hit it to where there is and outlet, if you get it jammed in there... oh boy... 3+ hours (i would know) otherwise, its pretty basic.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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I have a spring compressor. I was just making sure there wasn't anything out of the ordinary with our cars... I s that your FX Rookie?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Big ol' breaker bar is very helpful on virgin hardware, have the entire front end up should help take the load off the suspension vs doing one side at a time.

Yes sir on the FX.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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That is the sickest FX I've ever seen. Breaker bar? same as pry bar?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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who needs a spring compressor when u got your stock jack?
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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who needs a spring compressor when u got your stock jack?
people who want the insurance of doing the job right?

jk jk man
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Breaker bar


The longer the bar the mo torque you have to apply. 18" is a pretty good size, putting a pipe onto a socket wrench works too.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rookie
... putting a pipe onto a socket wrench works too.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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A spring compressor does make it nice. Some people don't use one.

Here is a how to. https://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-suspension-diy/104137-long-overdue-fix-my-diy-suspension-how.html
 
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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+1

A compressor helps a lot. I also found that an offset wrench is nice to have if you don't have an impact to take off the top nut.
 
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