I'm going to be installing a set of H&R's on my 2K1. What tools are needed? How do you access the rear ones without taking out the back seats? Do any bump stops have to come off? How long does it usually take to do all four? I assume I only have to do a front wheel alignment and not all four once the springs are on? Any other tips or info would be very cool!

Thanks in advance!

 

i had mine done at a performance shop with a lift. cost me $190. it took them about 3 hours, and they didnt cut off the bump stops. so far, i'm having no problems w/ the bumpstop.

and the alignment cost me $40, and only had the front wheels aligned.

 

Let me see if I can help...

You'll need
- wrench and/or socket
14mm, 17mm, 19mm
- spring compressor
- cutting tool

To access the rear springs, pull the trunk liner out of the way. Go in through the black metal stuff with a 14mm deep socket and take off the nuts.

It'll probably take you a whole day if you haven't done it before, so start early. Only get 2 wheel alignment.

Cut one stump (one section) off the bumpstop. You'll know what I mean by one section if you see it.

 

Suspension install writeup:
http://integra.vtec.net/geeser/megamax/springs.html

At the bottom of my page are links to a site where a fellow Maxima member scanned the shop manual so that should help with torque specs.

One thing about the 2K rear shocks. When you open the trunk to pull back the liner so that you expose the rear shock assembly nuts you will need a rachet with a 6" extension. The 2Ks have a metal shield that covers the nuts and inorder to remove them you need to put the extension over the top of the metal shield instead of go throught the side. You'll know what I mean when you see it. Good luck...

 

Guys thank you very much! I feel more confident things will go well! I'm looking forward to the drop!

 

Why cut the bumpstops for H&R's?

 

More suspension travel.

 

Ok so it is recommended to remove one bumpstop for sure? What is the difference with or without it?

Thanks