Im curious. Ive taken a look at my suspension, and i know i can install the springs myself. The question is, am I an idiot for thinking so? if not are there any special tools that I would need, besides the obvious (socket set and a couple wrenches, and maby and allen key or two. I saw a pic with a bracket on a spring, looked to be what i would call a spring compression unit or whatnot. either way, would i need one of those??

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1106020

here you go

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Member since Feb 2005

You're going to want a spring compressor.

Or you can have Marnie explain how to do it the fun way.

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you might need a tie rod seperator too but that will run you like $10

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is that the one where you put it on the jack slightly but only so the car doesnt fall apart...then take apart all three bolts at the top so you use the cars weight as a spring compressor?

Or you could have a freind/neighbor/anyone over 150 pounds to put some weight on the spring while you unscrew the bolt.

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http://www.hondacivicforum.com/m_225963/tm.htm

highly recommend help from some friends that might have prior hands on experience. its not difficult but u might run into a few questions.

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exellant, i appreciate all the help.

I just installed lowering springs on my civic this weekend. Its pretty easy to do, even for a 16 year old who has just started figuring out a civic. Beware of the bolt holding the strut on the control arm. It likes to break if your not careful. Play it safe and take the whole piece out.

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