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Old 03-10-2004, 08:30 PM
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Installation of springs/struts, or coilovers

has anyone installed their aftermarket setup themselves or with some help? is this something the home mechanic can do? it seems pretty basic, so correct me if I am wrong here...

1. jack car up
2. remove wheel
3. remove strut/spring assembly

installation is the order in reverse of removal. obviously this is a real basic set of instructions, but is this a pita job to perform, or can someone do this with a good mechnical aptitude and the correct tools?

speaking of which, what special tools are needed(I figured a spring compressor is needed)?
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Old 03-10-2004, 08:38 PM
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http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/strut_install.html

check out housecor's new site...he has a how-to which is very good.
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Old 03-10-2004, 08:54 PM
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I dont know why I didnt even think of this.. new question, are coilovers any different install wise than springs/struts?
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Old 03-11-2004, 04:19 AM
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it should be too much different
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Old 03-11-2004, 04:25 AM
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should NOT be any different or it IS different
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I think the JIC is just a bolt on, but Tein looks like you have use the upper strut mount. ( I'am talking about coilovers)
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