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Old 02-28-2004, 05:56 PM
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Ok Iam new to the game on lowering a car. I want to know how difficult it is to install drop springs. Also do I need new shocks or can i use my stock ones. Will it look right with the stock ones? Please help
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Old 02-28-2004, 06:12 PM
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If you want to lower your car, then you need springs and shocks. If you want to do this by yourself, you need know your way around cars and tools.
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Old 02-28-2004, 08:26 PM
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I'm halfway through lowering my car (only had time for the front today, the back is tomorrow) and once you have the right tools and someone helping, it's fairly easy. There are a few steps where it really helps to have an extra set of hands, but it's definitely worth saving the money a shop would charge to do it.

Of course, I have at least a little experience working with cars. If you're really new to working on cars, you might want someone else to do it.
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Old 02-29-2004, 04:36 PM
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Thanks for the tips, I know my way around pretty good, just new to the lowering scene.
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Old 02-29-2004, 06:09 PM
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Its the same thing as replaceing your OEM shocks but with new springs and HP shocks.
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Old 02-29-2004, 06:40 PM
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Its easy took me a few hours to do the entire car... Dont use stock shocks, unless you want to do it all over again later on... Chances are your stocks are probably already blown, mine were when I took them out, actually never noticed :\
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Old 02-29-2004, 08:05 PM
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So will there be a problem if I install my Eibach pro kit springs on my stock shocks and struts?
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Old 02-29-2004, 08:29 PM
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I have 140k on my struts, with dropzone springs, and mine ride's fine. Im sure it will go down the ****ter in a few months, but it will be fine for about 3 or 4 months
 
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