Spring Install
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Hey Ya.... Imma bout to get my tein s tech but was just wondering what the going rate at mechanic shops is to install them? I have heard around $50 for each one....kinda pricey I think...
Is it something that one can do them selves?
Is it something that one can do them selves?
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RE: Spring Install
i've heard its easy to install springs and that prolly the hardest thing to deal with is the spring compressor. do a good amount of research and get some friends to help u out, best if atleast 1 of them has done them before.
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I'm just finishing up a spring/suspension replacement on my 94 Civic and would be more than happy to help you through it. Also, if you can give me your year/model of car I may be able to get you a manual and e-mail it to you to help you through it...
Also, as was previously stated the most difficult thing to do is the spring compressor, you can usually rent a decent one from an auto parts store, or pull your shocks/struts off and take them in with your new springs and get the new springs put on for a lot cheaper than having them do all the work... I've done mine a couple of times and got caught in a dire emergency once where I couldn't do it myself and had to pay to have it done. I paid $250.00 to have it done...
Also, as was previously stated the most difficult thing to do is the spring compressor, you can usually rent a decent one from an auto parts store, or pull your shocks/struts off and take them in with your new springs and get the new springs put on for a lot cheaper than having them do all the work... I've done mine a couple of times and got caught in a dire emergency once where I couldn't do it myself and had to pay to have it done. I paid $250.00 to have it done...
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Thanks to all of you for your reply..I have a 98ex sedan..Yea my cousins says he can help and he has done it to his old protege so I guess it should be pretty similar....
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I'm just finishing up a spring/suspension replacement on my 94 Civic and would be more than happy to help you through it. Also, if you can give me your year/model of car I may be able to get you a manual and e-mail it to you to help you through it...
Also, as was previously stated the most difficult thing to do is the spring compressor, you can usually rent a decent one from an auto parts store, or pull your shocks/struts off and take them in with your new springs and get the new springs put on for a lot cheaper than having them do all the work... I've done mine a couple of times and got caught in a dire emergency once where I couldn't do it myself and had to pay to have it done. I paid $250.00 to have it done...
I'm just finishing up a spring/suspension replacement on my 94 Civic and would be more than happy to help you through it. Also, if you can give me your year/model of car I may be able to get you a manual and e-mail it to you to help you through it...
Also, as was previously stated the most difficult thing to do is the spring compressor, you can usually rent a decent one from an auto parts store, or pull your shocks/struts off and take them in with your new springs and get the new springs put on for a lot cheaper than having them do all the work... I've done mine a couple of times and got caught in a dire emergency once where I couldn't do it myself and had to pay to have it done. I paid $250.00 to have it done...
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RE: Spring Install
...make sure when you borrow the spring compressor, that it is aftermarket spring compatible. The "hooks" on the OEM compressor they gave me didn't fit into my aftermarket springs.
I wouldnt exactly call it a "straight forward easy install," but I think if you're fairly handy with a wrench you can handle it. Read through THIS THREAD to get an idea of a common problem you're likely to run into.
Good luck!!!
I wouldnt exactly call it a "straight forward easy install," but I think if you're fairly handy with a wrench you can handle it. Read through THIS THREAD to get an idea of a common problem you're likely to run into.
Good luck!!!