lowering springs installation Options

[dlx742]

how hard is it to install springs. is it something i could do in a day or a weekend. what special tools do i need i.e. spring compressor, etc... can i do this myself or should i just give in and take it to a shop and pay some dude to do it for me

[Chanh55]

Not very hard at all, just time consuming. You could probably do it yourself, it'll take you the whole day.

I would probably ask a buddy for a hand. The only special thing you'll need is the spring compressor like you said.

[celicarus]

i had installed drop zone coil overs once - it took me the whole day - because it was my first time - really don't need sprint compressor -

but when i switched to the tein SS damper - it took less than 3 hrs to do - after that you should get a full alignment

[dlx742]

do i need a control arm puller?

[celicarus]

not to install springs

[dlx742]

so all i need is to take off shock/ strut assembly, compress spring. take it off. put new spring on. reassemble. and put it all back on?

[celicarus]

so all i need is to take off shock/ strut assembly, compress spring. take it off. put new spring on. reassemble. and put it all back on?

yep - though in order to get to it - you will have to remove the caliper from the disc - there are only 2 bolts (the biggest ones) to remove- but don't disassemble the brake components - leave as is - hint on the caliper - release your e- brake - other wise it won't budge

[Celicav]

Check out Mynzeyes installation instructions in the How To section.

[BLINKYxMUNKEY]

make sure you have a breaker bar handy, or if you have air tools. use them. they help alot.

[forkee]

http://www.geocities.com/nonregistereduser/coilover.html

something i wrote up years ago

[soulshadow]

If your asking the question than you should really take it in to the shop. I almost lost my index due to being stupid and my dad seemed to have followed the same route that I did too. So at the end there was two mechanics with bruised index fingers that could have been cut off.<-----this was the very first time I ever changed out my struts on a camry.

[afroman]

i followed the how to. my dad and i did it in 3 hours or so. not really that hard.
-Aaron-

[dlx742]

yah i know... im just the stupid kid trying to figure it out though, you have to learn somehow

but of course my dad will be there to help... he has restored a few cars so he knows how to do all the stuff. i just want to learn how to do it myself instead of my dad doing it for me

[afroman]

he really didnt do it for me. he helped get plastic panels out of the hatch and helped get the wheels off, other than that i did most of the work. we have a spring comprssor i didnt have to go anywhere. he just made it so things went faster. dont think becuse someone helps you you are less of a man. f*ck that. do whats most efficent.
-Aaron-

[playr158]

you don't need a spring compressor cause our stock suspension when removed barely has pressure on it (it will pop like 6" maybe)

i did a full coilover setup in about 4 hours first time...like stated above...follow the how-to it tells all

[Galcobar]

However, a coilover is easier to reassemble, from what I've read of coilover-how-tos, than the separate spring and strut combination.

The rears are certainly less compressed than the fronts once pulled, but are still somewhat difficult to set correctly without a compressor. Mind you, I don't have a lot of weight to bring to bear on them.

I know that to correctly seat my front upper spring perches, I had to really crank the compressor down. The fronts can be dangerous, particularly when removing the stock springs.

I could rent one for C$21 a day, or buy one for C$42. I bought one, since this was a multi-day project (was doing more than just a spring install) and knowing I'd be doing it later to a friend's car.

[dlx742]

yah i <3 autozone because all i have to do is leave a deposit to use the compressors

[Celicav]

If we do the install ourselves, you just need to make sure you go to a good shop afterwards and get a full wheel alignment, right?? (fyi - I plan to install the H&R springs that drop 1.3" to 1.4"). Thanks!

[playr158]

yea make sure you get a full alignment and you should be set to go

[Celicav]

yea make sure you get a full alignment and you should be set to go

Man, you are the f*ckin man, helping me out at like 2 AM Est. Standard time. Sorry, I'm just a little buzzed. VA rocks!