How much did you guys pay for the installation of your suspensions? - Page 5

jr8801 · 10-04-2008, 12:27 AM

Iv never really done any real work on my car. Iv changed The wheels when i got a flat. So with this description do you think that i could with help of DIY change my springs?

***Sirbelch*** · 10-04-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jr8801

Iv never really done any real work on my car. Iv changed The wheels when i got a flat. So with this description do you think that i could with help of DIY change my springs?

Got to start somewhere, right? As long has you have a metric socket set, a jack, jack stands, and a spring compressor, you got that.

jr8801 · 10-04-2008, 01:43 AM

DO you have to have jack stands? can you do one spring at a time without a jack stand??

***Sirbelch*** · 10-04-2008, 05:05 PM

Yes you need jack stands. NEVER use just a jack to hold up the car. You need at least 2 jack stands. You need to have the fronts up at the same time. If you don't, the suspension will not line up when you go to re install it because the roll bar will be pulling the knuckle to far away from the bottom of the strut. Same thing, but to a lesser extent on the rear.

jr8801 · 10-05-2008, 01:08 AM

alright guess ill just buy some. Do you recomend 2 or 4? and should i look for specific ones? Certain weight? Any special tools i need? i have a full metric tool set. screw drivers, allen wrenches. Anything else i might need? I know spring compressor.

Kronos_32 · 10-05-2008, 01:10 AM

I did mines myself with help. I was a noob too. Just DIY. it's easy. if you have the right tools then get after it. F*CK paying someone $200 plus for it.

edit: jack+ two jack stands. lift up fronts then back or other way around.

***Sirbelch*** · 10-05-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jr8801

alright guess ill just buy some. Do you recomend 2 or 4? and should i look for specific ones? Certain weight? Any special tools i need? i have a full metric tool set. screw drivers, allen wrenches. Anything else i might need? I know spring compressor.

Just a 19mm, 17mm, 14mm and 12mm (IIRC, little drunk at the moment) socket with wrench, spring compressor, 2 jack stands, jack, offset wrench and allen wrench to take off front upper mount, beer. You CAN NOT do this with out the offset wrench to loosen the nut that holds the upper mount on. As far as jack stands go, our cars way a maximum of ~3000 lbs so you need stands that support at lest 1.5 tons. If you get lucky, like me, you can find a good set on sale. Got 4 3.5 ton stands for 32 bucks, Craftsman no less.

jr8801 · 10-05-2008, 04:36 AM

thanks man! for the offset wrench what size do i need? i might have the right size.

***Sirbelch*** · 10-05-2008, 10:36 PM

I think its a 17, might be a 19 . Its been a long time since I needed it.

BlkSi08 · 10-06-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by imtim25

i dont know either...per tire maybe? i dont know. well i decided to use the DIY here and do it myself...maybe next week. wish me luck!

First time honda owner here and first time in modding but did managed to install my springs correctly using the DIY in here.. step by step lowering an si 06

You'll be fine bro!

jr8801 · 10-06-2008, 11:48 PM

I aswell am doing it myself for the first time! i just ordered some pro kit springs. thtey should be here next week!! im nervous hope i dont mess anything up

***07civiclx2*** · 10-07-2008, 01:16 AM

could someone post a diy?

10-04-2008, 05:05 PM	#84 (permalink)
*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 27 Posts: 5,636 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yes you need jack stands. NEVER use just a jack to hold up the car. You need at least 2 jack stands. You need to have the fronts up at the same time. If you don't, the suspension will not line up when you go to re install it because the roll bar will be pulling the knuckle to far away from the bottom of the strut. Same thing, but to a lesser extent on the rear. __________________ You know what the sun's all about when the light go out.

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Kronos_32 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 20 Posts: 1,290 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I did mines myself with help. I was a noob too. Just DIY. it's easy. if you have the right tools then get after it. FCK paying someone $200 plus for it. edit: jack+ two jack stands. lift up fronts then back or other way around. Last edited by Kronos_32; 10-05-2008 at 01:11 AM.*

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*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 27 Posts: 5,636 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	I think its a 17, might be a 19 . Its been a long time since I needed it. __________________ You know what the sun's all about when the light go out.

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10-04-2008, 12:27 AM	#81 (permalink)
jr8801 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Savannah Posts: 122 Justin iTrader: 3 / 100%	Iv never really done any real work on my car. Iv changed The wheels when i got a flat. So with this description do you think that i could with help of DIY change my springs?

10-04-2008, 01:43 AM	#83 (permalink)
jr8801 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Savannah Posts: 122 Justin iTrader: 3 / 100%	DO you have to have jack stands? can you do one spring at a time without a jack stand??

10-05-2008, 01:08 AM	#85 (permalink)
jr8801 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Savannah Posts: 122 Justin iTrader: 3 / 100%	alright guess ill just buy some. Do you recomend 2 or 4? and should i look for specific ones? Certain weight? Any special tools i need? i have a full metric tool set. screw drivers, allen wrenches. Anything else i might need? I know spring compressor.

10-05-2008, 04:36 AM	#88 (permalink)
jr8801 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Savannah Posts: 122 Justin iTrader: 3 / 100%	thanks man! for the offset wrench what size do i need? i might have the right size.

10-06-2008, 11:48 PM	#91 (permalink)
jr8801 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Savannah Posts: 122 Justin iTrader: 3 / 100%	I aswell am doing it myself for the first time! i just ordered some pro kit springs. thtey should be here next week!! im nervous hope i dont mess anything up

10-07-2008, 01:16 AM	#92 (permalink)
*07civiclx2* VIP Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Age: 20 Posts: 145 Spence iTrader: 0 / 0%	could someone post a diy?