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92akkord
03-28-2003, 05:06 AM
Hey, im lookin to drop my car, i know what stuff to buy now, but has anyone had there lowing stuff installed professionaly and if so about how much did it cost you? or is the project easy enough to do at home?

hondaman-iac
03-28-2003, 05:14 AM
it can be done at home. with the proper tools shouldn't take more than 1 day. i did it in 3 hours once.

DemonicAccord
04-02-2003, 02:02 PM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
. with the proper tools shouldn't take more than 1 day.


true dat, spring compressors help

CivicSkater
04-03-2003, 09:16 AM
What tools do you need to install coilovers?

DemonicAccord
04-03-2003, 11:06 AM
spring compressor(s)
metric ratchet set
torque wrench
phillips and flathead screwdrivers
hammer
rubber mallet

CivicSkater
04-03-2003, 04:25 PM
How much do spring compressers cost?

B16EJ1
04-03-2003, 06:45 PM
Just ghetto pop em

92akkord
04-03-2003, 09:59 PM
i think you can rent them from like autozone and what not, you just put money down, and when you return it you get it back

hondaman-iac
04-03-2003, 10:12 PM
Originally posted by 92akkord
i think you can rent them from like autozone and what not, you just put money down, and when you return it you get it back


yeah pretty much but i can do it without the spring compressor now.

CivicSkater
04-04-2003, 03:31 PM
How do you do it without the spring compressor?

CivicSkater
04-04-2003, 03:32 PM
Wait, i was thinking about getting coilovers, you dont need a spring compressor for that, right?

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