I'm thinking about installing the H&R springs myself to save some $$$. Everywhere that I ask, they want $350-$500 to install them.

Other than the obvious wrenches and drivers, what other tools would I need? Which is easier...front or rear? I could do at least half of it and pay someone else to do the hard part.

 

Spring Compressor

 

A good metric socket set
Jack
Jack stands
Spring compressor
WD-40

This is all I can think of off the top of my head.








Hint..... Dealing with the lower control arm is a bitch. Be patient.

 

I'd say front would be easier as taking out the whole back seat might be more painful than dealing with the front.

 

Thanks. hmmm...spring compressor...maybe I can rent one or something. Is one easier than the other (front or rear)?

 

Front was easier for me.

 

14mm
17mm
19mm
Open Spanner Wreches
Ratchets
Mallet
Jack and stands
TWO people

I also highly recommend air tools and a torque wrench and maybe antiseize for future jobs.

Spring Compressors can be rented. Make sure you get the Strut SPring Compressor NOT the coil spring compressor

A friend and I finished my car in 2 hours (we've had prior experience).

I have a DIY coming soon, just finished writing it.

 

Thanks guys...awesome stuff. NiteQwill, if you get that manual done in the next week or so let me know. damn..2 hrs

I'm definitely a DIY'er - but I always hesitate with this type stuff. Springs are a biatch.....but it is enticing to invest the money I would've paid for labor and buy a air gun, jack stands, etc.

 

No prob, I'll probably post it on the forums today.

 

http://www.abunchofcars.com/diy_page...ng_install.htm