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Movado_21Sep-02-01 09:01 AM
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#3421, "install springs"


          

I just have a quick question. How much should I accept to pay to have my springs installed?

  

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RE: install springs, Fast420A, Sep-02-01 10:59 AM, #1
RE: install springs, madregal, Sep-02-01 01:32 PM, #2
      RE: install springs, Teameclipse804, Sep-02-01 07:33 PM, #3
           RE: install springs, daved, Sep-03-01 11:20 AM, #4
                RE: install springs, 1TuffRS, Sep-03-01 03:54 PM, #5
                     RE: install springs, daved, Sep-03-01 04:33 PM, #6
                          RE: install springs, Fast420A, Sep-03-01 11:18 PM, #7

Fast420ASep-02-01 10:59 AM
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#3422, "RE: install springs"
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You could pay $100 or so to have it done or just do what a bunch of us on here have done and put them on yourself. Go to this link here:

http://members.nbci.com/cbehnken/struts.html

Thats a full walk thru. I did my own using that walk thru in about 6-7 hours. My second time only took 4 hours. It's really easy with basic tools. I do recommend that you go to an auto parts store that will rent out a spring compressor. That costs about $40 and then you get a full refund back when you are done. If you have any other questions about doing it yourself just ask.


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Perf:
KYB AGX Struts
Neuspeed Sport Springs
5 Strut Bars (2 F/U, F/L, R/U, R/L)
Sprint Front Camber Kit
$15 Rear Camber Kit
Ported Intake Manifold
Ported Throttle Body
Nameless Cold Air Intake with a K&N Filter
Custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust with Dual DTM Muffler
Empty Catalytic Convertor
Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts
Hurricane_GS Short Shifter
Symborsky Shift Kit
Clutchmasters Stage 3 Modular
225/50/16inch Wheels and Tires


Audio:
Alpine CD Head Unit
Alpine Flex4 25W X 4 for Fronts and Rears
Alpine V-12 450W X 1 for Subs
Infinity Reference Series 5 1/4 and 1 inch tweeter component systems for fronts and rears
Blaupunkt 3 way 6x9's in the rears
3 MTX 5000 10" 12 ohm subs running 4 ohms mono


Flame Red SRT-4 GT40,8.5:1 Built Shortblock, Brian Crower Stage 2 Cams, etc etc etc...

  

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madregalSep-02-01 01:32 PM
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#3423, "RE: install springs"
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where in so cal (LA / SFV area) can i get it done for cheaper than $120? btw, thanks for helpin out

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'98 GS AT.Magenta Gray Pearl.Accel Spark Plug Wires.NGK Plugs.AEM Short Stack.GS-T Exhaust.AFX Underdrive pulley.RRE Front Lower Bar.Tenzo Rear Upper Bar.Tenzo Rear Lower Bar.Tenzo Front Upper Bar.Energy Suspension Bushings.Energy Suspension Motor Mounts.

  

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Teameclipse804Sep-02-01 07:33 PM
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#3424, "RE: install springs"
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Just go to any tire shops that install springs, try discount tire in El Monte. Most shops should charge under 100 bucks in the socal area. VIS was going to do mine for 50...

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davedSep-03-01 11:20 AM
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#3425, "RE: install springs"
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If you feel comfortable turning a wrench try the install your self, its not hard at all just time consuming. Just get a couple of you buddies, a spring compressor from the auto parts store, and some beer and go to work. Also if your going to install camber kits now is the time to do it, dont install springs and then decide you want the kits and need to take the suspension apart again. Also you will get to know your vehicle a little more so when people ask you a question you will know what they are talking about. As Fast420A said the first time will take a few hours but if you every have to do it again you will know whats up and will take you less time.


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1TuffRSSep-03-01 03:54 PM
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#3426, "RE: install springs"
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When you say local autoparts store do you mean a place like autozone?? If so how much did it cost to rent it???




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davedSep-03-01 04:33 PM
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#3427, "RE: install springs"
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yup, autozone is where I rented mine from

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Fast420ASep-03-01 11:18 PM
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#3428, "RE: install springs"
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The spring compressor cost me $40 at Autozone and then they give you the $40 back when you are done with it.


http://hometown.aol.com/ohshootuhh/

Perf:
KYB AGX Struts
Neuspeed Sport Springs
5 Strut Bars (2 F/U, F/L, R/U, R/L)
Sprint Front Camber Kit
$15 Rear Camber Kit
Ported Intake Manifold
Ported Throttle Body
Nameless Cold Air Intake with a K&N Filter
Custom 2 1/2 inch exhaust with Dual DTM Muffler
Empty Catalytic Convertor
Energy Suspension Motor Mount inserts
Hurricane_GS Short Shifter
Symborsky Shift Kit
Clutchmasters Stage 3 Modular
225/50/16inch Wheels and Tires


Audio:
Alpine CD Head Unit
Alpine Flex4 25W X 4 for Fronts and Rears
Alpine V-12 450W X 1 for Subs
Infinity Reference Series 5 1/4 and 1 inch tweeter component systems for fronts and rears
Blaupunkt 3 way 6x9's in the rears
3 MTX 5000 10" 12 ohm subs running 4 ohms mono


Flame Red SRT-4 GT40,8.5:1 Built Shortblock, Brian Crower Stage 2 Cams, etc etc etc...

  

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