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Old 03-28-2003, 05:06 AM   #1
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how much to install shocks and coils

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?
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Old 03-28-2003, 05:14 AM   #2
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it can be done at home. with the proper tools shouldn't take more than 1 day. i did it in 3 hours once.
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Old 04-02-2003, 02:02 PM   #3
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. with the proper tools shouldn't take more than 1 day.

true dat, spring compressors help
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What tools do you need to install coilovers?
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spring compressor(s)
metric ratchet set
torque wrench
phillips and flathead screwdrivers
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rubber mallet
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How much do spring compressers cost?
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Just ghetto pop em
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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
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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.
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How do you do it without the spring compressor?
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Wait, i was thinking about getting coilovers, you dont need a spring compressor for that, right?
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