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G-M-W · 10-07-2003, 08:32 PM

how hard is it to put on shocks and coilovers.....am i goin to be able to do it myself or am i goin to have to take my car somewhere?

10-07-2003, 08:37 PM

depends on your level of expertise and available tools. It is fairly simple. It may take some time, and make sure you have a suitable area (large open area, flat, level surface)

G-M-W · 10-07-2003, 08:58 PM

what tools do u need

10-07-2003, 09:00 PM

basic tools (ie ratchet's and sockets), ability to take your wheels off (preferably both so you can see how everything goes in on the other side while you do one side), spring compressors are nice although you don't necessarily need those.

*pdiggitydogg* · 10-07-2003, 09:43 PM

^that about covers it

you'll wanna get that spring compressor from autozone (just a deposit needed) to get the top mounts off...kinda a pain if ya dont have it (but large vice grips also work

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the right size allen key is needed too (do NOT use one that "kinda works" no i dont know what size it is...)

If youre goin from oem suspension things will be stuck, put some heat on it...that will help. Have plenty of penetrator on hand as well. Its easy

Shaved &/or Laid · 10-08-2003, 10:50 PM

yeah thats about right. its like what a couple bolts. heh.

ebpda9 · 10-09-2003, 07:14 AM

it's not that hard to do, but i did suspensions on hondas for the past 2 years. it's an easy thing

G-M-W · 10-09-2003, 09:02 PM

well u can come help....im just in akron...30 mins away

10-09-2003, 09:06 PM

took me about 15 minutes to swap each one. It would be a good idea to have air tools, things will go much quicker. I had no problems when I did mine, but we had a problem with my friend's hatchback, the top strut bolt seized, and wouldn't break for nothing. This is why you must have the right size hex key.

10-07-2003, 08:32 PM	#1
G-M-W 2nd Gear Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Akron, OH Age: 41 Posts: 254	how hard is it how hard is it to put on shocks and coilovers.....am i goin to be able to do it myself or am i goin to have to take my car somewhere?

10-08-2003, 10:50 PM	#6
Shaved &/or Laid 4th Gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 38 Posts: 853	yeah thats about right. its like what a couple bolts. heh. __________________ Doody Ej1 Yse.

10-09-2003, 07:14 AM	#7
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	it's not that hard to do, but i did suspensions on hondas for the past 2 years. it's an easy thing __________________

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10-07-2003, 08:37 PM	#2
Jonota Posts: n/a	depends on your level of expertise and available tools. It is fairly simple. It may take some time, and make sure you have a suitable area (large open area, flat, level surface)

10-07-2003, 08:58 PM	#3
G-M-W 2nd Gear Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Akron, OH Age: 41 Posts: 254	what tools do u need

10-07-2003, 09:00 PM	#4
Jonota Posts: n/a	basic tools (ie ratchet's and sockets), ability to take your wheels off (preferably both so you can see how everything goes in on the other side while you do one side), spring compressors are nice although you don't necessarily need those.

10-07-2003, 09:43 PM	#5
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 41 Posts: 10,579	^that about covers it you'll wanna get that spring compressor from autozone (just a deposit needed) to get the top mounts off...kinda a pain if ya dont have it (but large vice grips also work ) the right size allen key is needed too (do NOT use one that "kinda works" no i dont know what size it is...) If youre goin from oem suspension things will be stuck, put some heat on it...that will help. Have plenty of penetrator on hand as well. Its easy

10-09-2003, 09:02 PM	#8
G-M-W 2nd Gear Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Akron, OH Age: 41 Posts: 254	well u can come help....im just in akron...30 mins away

10-09-2003, 09:06 PM	#9
hooohaa2 Posts: n/a	took me about 15 minutes to swap each one. It would be a good idea to have air tools, things will go much quicker. I had no problems when I did mine, but we had a problem with my friend's hatchback, the top strut bolt seized, and wouldn't break for nothing. This is why you must have the right size hex key.