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tnx for giving the price!

No problem brosef.

Does anyone here know the spring rates for the Sportlines? I can't find it anywhere. S-Techs are 3.9KG in front and 2.2 in the rear.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 30, 2009 - 4:47 PM

it says progressive springs

http://www.tuninglinx.com/html/suspension-springs.html

still confusing for me cuz trd springs claims that the spring rates are 4.1f, 2.9r and the TRD springs are just rebranded eibach pro-kit which also described as progressive springs

This post has been edited by nics: Nov 30, 2009 - 5:43 PM

you dont need a spring compressor...it isnt necessary but for safety when taking off the old strut top nuts

but mounting the springs yes.

no

thats not good advice to give people, really. I am sure it can be done without the compressors but why take the chance, they rent them for free. If these people get injuries from following your (lack of) advice im sure they'll be looking for you. EDIT: perhaps with one eye. lol

This post has been edited by samir0189: Nov 30, 2009 - 8:23 PM

+1
I borrowed a spring compressor from a friend out of fear of injury, only to discover that it was utterly pointless. I only used it for one of the springs, and for the others the top nut only sprung off the mount about 6 inches. Our stock springs are under very little compression when not installed on the vehicle. There are a few youtube videos on spring installations that show what happens when you don't use a spring compressor.

It isn't necessary, but do what you please.

i love danger...no compressor it is

yep! if you dont care about yours, at least be concerned of other peoples' safety

I'll probably get it, just to be safe...wouldn't want that nut denting my hood. I don't want to take a nut to the face either.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Dec 1, 2009 - 2:22 PM

THANK YOU for agreeing with me Nics. I thought i was looking out for my fellow 6gc-er's health, but whatever, they dont care about it, why should i?!

you spring compressor haters- Yeah, the stock celica springs are weak, i know.... Go apply your gung-ho attitude to other vehicles. especially pick-ups with struts in the front. When you break your fingers, and lose an eye, please post pics so i can LOL.



LOL

This post has been edited by samir0189: Dec 1, 2009 - 7:13 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrYKdyHySJE#t=03m47s

I don't quite understand how that could break your finger or put your eye out. Especially since our springs are even weaker than the lancer ones shown in the video.

I don't have a gung-ho attitude, I'm just stating the truth since I did it myself and know from experience.

You would have to be a complete moron to attempt to try it on a truck without a compressor since their springs are under so much tension. LewFX and I are referring to our cars specifically.

I am not trying to argue here with anyone..

I also have experience-- with a spring that was so stiff it broke the spring compressor and nearly my fathers fingers. And That was being safe to begin with. I'd just rather you guys tell people to do it the right way, sheesh.

Not like me saying this is gonna change anyones mind or way of doing things. so w/e. Have fun whatever you do.

And also there are times when you have to use the compressor, when the fully uncompressed spring is larger than the height of the strut, the top nut cannot be put on.

This post has been edited by samir0189: Dec 1, 2009 - 7:48 PM

i personally do not condone not using a spring compressor in our cars but i do recommend it.

i thinks its best to encourage safety to everyone whether it can or cannot be done with a special tool like the compressor

ive only lowered 3-4 celicas without one but for safety sakes use one

yep we all know great things you've done to celicas.