Spring install question.
02-28-2006, 08:07 AM
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Spring install question.
For you suspension guys, is there anything else important i should know for installing new springs that what is contained in the DIY:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171820
Also, skinnier springs go on the front and fatter ones on the back with the compressed looking part of the rear on the bottom, right?
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171820
Also, skinnier springs go on the front and fatter ones on the back with the compressed looking part of the rear on the bottom, right?
02-28-2006, 08:38 AM
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Be careful about removing your stock springs, they are very compressed, also you may want a spring compressor to put your springs on your struts. Here's what happened to one of our OG members, Dustbuster when he was puttin springs on
02-28-2006, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by VaTECh_CL
Does that mean i should get two spring compressors? ^^
02-28-2006, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by VaTECh_CL
oh ok, thanks. Yea, i'm getting a compressor from Advance Auto Parts.
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02-28-2006, 10:59 AM
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one?! no you gonna need 2 to balance it out. else you gonna end up like dusty up there. you want it fast and easy...take ur whole shock and spring out in one piece. take it to a shop that have a wall spring compressor. have them take the spring out and put ur new one in. got all 4 of mine done for $50 in 15min. go home and install it. done. i did all 4 wheels in less than 2 hours.
02-28-2006, 11:01 AM
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those lil personal size spring compressor are scary. even with 2 holding it, there is still a chance it can pop on you. and everytime i look at those thing it look like its gonna just snap on me. i dont mess with those compressor.
02-28-2006, 11:38 AM
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You have to get a strut spring compressor otherwise it won't fit. I just laid it on it's side in the grass and started unscrewing, then shot the stuff in a box. 
02-28-2006, 12:14 PM
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are you serious? back in HS, i was helping one of my friend put in set of lowering springs for his Ford Probe. We thought we compress it enought so we start taking off the top bolt. that cap shot up in the air so high it was scary.
are you serious? back in HS, i was helping one of my friend put in set of lowering springs for his Ford Probe. We thought we compress it enought so we start taking off the top bolt. that cap shot up in the air so high it was scary.
02-28-2006, 12:20 PM
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another trick i have to lowing your car. i would place a floor jack under the wheel hub...jack it up, then unbolt the nut on top while the schock is still in place. then lower the jack slowly and remove it like that. put in the new springs, have a big buddy press the cap on while you put the nut back on. once the nut is on, all you have to do is tighten it and put it back on the car. done.
02-28-2006, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
another trick i have to lowing your car. i would place a floor jack under the wheel hub...jack it up, then unbolt the nut on top while the schock is still in place. then lower the jack slowly and remove it like that. put in the new springs, have a big buddy press the cap on while you put the nut back on. once the nut is on, all you have to do is tighten it and put it back on the car. done.
02-28-2006, 03:15 PM
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oh and be sure to be prepared for some rusted bolts in the rear, you'll need plenty of wd-40, liquid wrench, and a propane torch if they're bad like a lot of ours were.
02-28-2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by VaTECh_CL
For you suspension guys, is there anything else important i should know for installing new springs that what is contained in the DIY:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171820
Also, skinnier springs go on the front and fatter ones on the back with the compressed looking part of the rear on the bottom, right?
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171820
Also, skinnier springs go on the front and fatter ones on the back with the compressed looking part of the rear on the bottom, right?
02-28-2006, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by VaTECh_CL
For you suspension guys, is there anything else important i should know for installing new springs that what is contained in the DIY:
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171820
Also, skinnier springs go on the front and fatter ones on the back with the compressed looking part of the rear on the bottom, right?
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171820
Also, skinnier springs go on the front and fatter ones on the back with the compressed looking part of the rear on the bottom, right?
02-28-2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by VaTECh_CL
I'm getting a strut spring compressor. You guys got me all nervous now, i'm not tryin to lose my head... lol
dude dont compress them till you get them all the way out of the car
if you have any questions you can give me a call whenever, pm me for my number
02-28-2006, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
dude dont compress them till you get them all the way out of the car
if you have any questions you can give me a call whenever, pm me for my number
if you have any questions you can give me a call whenever, pm me for my number
02-28-2006, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Motohip
This is the last guy you wanna call for help when installing springs.
oh really why is that? ps they are my old springs biotch
^ dont listen to this noob, silly noob mark
02-28-2006, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
oh really why is that? ps they are my old springs biotch
^ dont listen to this noob, silly noob mark
^ dont listen to this noob, silly noob mark
02-28-2006, 05:40 PM
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lol...thanks for the help guys. I got all my tools and stuff that i need, so thursday should be the day. are there any bolts in particular that i should spray w/ liquid wrench ahead of time or is the liquid wrench pretty instant?
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
usually the lower bolts and nut will be the one that get rusted due to the salt and snow you guys get there.
I can't wait to see my bolts come off 
03-01-2006, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
dont you have springs already? if not pm me
03-02-2006, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by shineynitelite
they dont do much good there do they
03-02-2006, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by VaTECh_CL
So the spring compressor i got won't work for the front springs...any ideas besides taking it to a shop??
