Jul 13, 2010 - 10:15 AM
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hey guys, so like the title says i have a question about lowering springs. ive been thinkin about getting a set for my celi, but i dont have a spring compressor nor do i know someone that does. my question is this: do i have to have a spring compressor to install the springs or can i do it without one?
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Jul 13, 2010 - 9:52 PM
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It's not something WD-40 can solve. They break because they are really old. You can get the nut to spin all day long, but it will spin the bolt with it.
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synyster37 lowering springs Jul 13, 2010 - 10:15 AM
playr158 Go to Advanced auto or Autozone or the like in you... Jul 13, 2010 - 10:48 AM
synyster37 ok so then it is necessary to use a spring comp? Jul 13, 2010 - 11:03 AM
hatchy_gt-s Yes very so your spring are under high amounts of ... Jul 13, 2010 - 11:20 AM
synyster37 ok, i thought that would be why. the reason i was ... Jul 13, 2010 - 11:47 AM
playr158 QUOTE (hatchy_gt-s @ Jul 13, 2010 ... Jul 13, 2010 - 1:46 PM
azian_advanced it's possible to install lowering springs with... Jul 13, 2010 - 5:22 PM
synyster37 i think ill try to rent one or something if i can ... Jul 13, 2010 - 5:38 PM
Johnnyny QUOTE (synyster37 @ Jul 13, 2010 - 5... Jul 13, 2010 - 8:09 PM
synyster37 QUOTE (Johnnyny @ Jul 13, 2010 - 8:0... Jul 13, 2010 - 9:30 PM
richee3 The truthful answer is no, you don't need a sp... Jul 13, 2010 - 9:17 PM
SwissFerdi Well, I didn't actually personally remove my r... Jul 14, 2010 - 1:29 PM
rave2n My end-links came off pretty easily, but I guess i... Jul 14, 2010 - 4:02 PM
krom8 If you are removing the struts from the car before... Jul 15, 2010 - 12:59 AM
playr158 QUOTE (krom8 @ Jul 15, 2010 - 1:59 A... Jul 15, 2010 - 2:44 PM
SwissFerdi ^ That. My OEM struts were mostly blown, but the r... Jul 15, 2010 - 3:54 PM
krom8 watch this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY... Jul 15, 2010 - 11:30 PM
playr158 I'm totally glad you found a youtube video tha... Jul 16, 2010 - 1:24 PM
bayaraa_joe i just changed couple days ago my stock struts and... Jul 16, 2010 - 8:35 PM![]() ![]() |
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