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Old 11-05-2010, 11:42 PM
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Help with coilovers

Hey guys, anyone know where I can rent/borrow a spring compressor
Or a shop to install my coilovers.
Munkywurks quoted me 275 for the install.
 
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Old 11-05-2010, 11:43 PM
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You dont need a spring compressor to install coilovers...

What coilovers do you have?
 
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Old 11-05-2010, 11:54 PM
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Tein basics, do the stock fronts just drop out?
 
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Old 11-05-2010, 11:59 PM
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they dont just "drop out" they need some persuasion but yes you dont need a spring compressor for it. and the coilover should easily slip in.
 
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Old 11-06-2010, 12:24 AM
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Thanks guys. I've heard different from other members. I'll just
Do it myself and save money.
 
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Old 11-06-2010, 01:03 AM
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yea its not that bad. can be done in about 2 hrs. rears are easy. maybe 40 min. squeezing the stock fronts out is what takes the longest.
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 01:42 AM
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when are you plan on doing them I'll help...

coilover expert!

not really
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 02:57 AM
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Thanks King, I'm planning on doing it tomorrow morning all hungover
I'll PM you if I need help bro

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when are you plan on doing them I'll help...

coilover expert!

not really
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 03:36 AM
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ooo finally putting in my basics!! just have a strong friend compress the spring and hold the piston while you wrench out the nut. haha

i havent gotten around to it yet but i plan on buying a spring compressor just cuz it comes in handy.. its kinda cheap like 50-75 bucks
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 04:40 AM
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Uh-oh... Doing it by myself tomorrow morning ;(

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ooo finally putting in my basics!! just have a strong friend compress the spring and hold the piston while you wrench out the nut. haha

i havent gotten around to it yet but i plan on buying a spring compressor just cuz it comes in handy.. its kinda cheap like 50-75 bucks
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 07:09 AM
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Bring your car to kingbabys house or "rod" and I'll definitely come
 
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Old 11-13-2010, 08:19 PM
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You dont need a spring compressor to remove the front strut assembly, ive taken it out whole. Did it to my car and a friends Z.
 
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Old 11-15-2010, 01:43 PM
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put in tein flexs w/o spring compressor, never had one myself either. fronts disassemble one side of upper control arm and pull down, should help greatly. hope install goes well!
 
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Thanks for the advice Ohana. Just did my rears cause I was too lazy for the fronts. I should be tackling the Fronts tomorrow night.
 


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