DEEZNUTZ_RENAMED

For seattle ppls, where can I go to installation my springs instead of going to the dealer? I tried couple auto shop around my neighbor but they refuse to installation them....weird...

SSMAN66

Why do you want to avoid having an Acura dealer do the installation? My experience with Acura/Honda independant facilities hasn't been good. I have seen many "hack" jobs during something as simple as spring installation. Acura technicians are experienced with the product, and I really believe will give you the best installation.

Shoofin

I installed and documentation in detail on a spring install..why doncha do it yourself? Check archives..
Ed

dont have a TL

seriously dont WASTE money on easy installations like springs man...
if u do it alone, u'll get it done in 4 hrs MAX....jsut go n rent some spring compressors and your set

SSMAN66

If you do opt to complete the installation yourself, don't forget to have the car aligned.

UW RL

a couple of performance shops in Bellevue will do it for 150 bucks. TSR and R-perforamce.. both very close to Acura of Bellevue

aylorr

Throughout the Puget Sound area, Schucks is available and does a reasonable, guaranteed job. They stock and install H&R springs and Eibach on special order. I installed my own H&Rs, but an estimate of 4 hours is way off - count on 6 - 8.

mr tl

spring installation is by no means a job for the average person.

you could get killed!

DEEZNUTZ_RENAMED

yeah....I tried schucks but they said they have to buy the springs, but I already have the springs here. some insurance business....I'll probably go the the dealership but I might get raped.... I was told from some ppl that I should get it professionally done. Heard couple of horror stories today....

DEEZNUTZ_RENAMED

The dealership want $350 for the installation of the comptech springs....damn.... The dealership and tsr is only place that will install the springs for me...How dependable is tsr in installation?

JYOO

I got mine installed at Racing Concept in Lynnwood for $140 even.
They did a fine job this was a long time ago too. No problems at all. Tell me if you decide to do it there.

DEEZNUTZ_RENAMED

That sounds a lot more reasonable. Where in lynnwood? How long does it that?

JYOO

Its on 168th and HWY 99, how long does it WHAT?
Time wise it only took him like 2 hours i think. He might be able to do it faster now too cuz he had practice on my car.

j83

you guys have motivated me to do it myself i have the general idea of installing it
but wouldnt the strut itself go flying off somewhere because of the pressure?
and the compressor im sure is for the springs itself...

Brewboy

All right, another DIY'er.
The strut won't go flying off somewhere because there is no stored energy in it after removing the assembly from the car. The strut will be at its uncompressed length but the spring will still be partially compressed between the perches (since the spring's stroke? is greater than the strut's stroke). You follow. By compressing the spring a little more, you are taking pressure off of the upper perch to unbolt it from the top of the strut. After removing the upper perch, you slowly release the spring from compression, thereby allowing you to remove it from the assembly. Then just reverse the process to install your new spring. The most important thing to remember is to keep track of the alignment between the upper perch mounting studs and the lower perch and lower strut attachment point. These need to be aligned as before or they won't fit back in -if you miss the first time then you need to compress again to turn and realign them until you get it right. After the first you, you'll get the hang of it. Good luck.

aylorr

Sorry, I blew it when I said Schucks. I meant Les Schwab. Both Schwab and Discount Tire in the Puget Sound area sell and install H&R and Eibach springs - and if you have it done there they can go right from the installation to alignment.

If you do it yourself, you can buy two spring compressors (two needed to do a single strut at a time) from Schucks or other auto parts stores. I got mine about three years ago (made by Monroe) for $27. You don't have to be a talented or experienced mechanic, but it is a little intimidating the first time you compress the spring. Plan on getting dirty. Good luck!

tinman

Just go to your local Pep Boys, AutoZone, etc and take advantage of their tool loan program. They'll loan you the spring compressors and a torque wrench if you leave a deposit. That's what I did when I installed springs in my CL-S. I would not have attempted this without the service manual since it walks you through everything step by step. This was my first time installing springs and found it wasn't that difficult. The only help I had was while lifting the rear seat-back out and holding the rear shock assemblies in place while tightening the bolts on top. If you have access to air tools, the install could be completed much more efficiently. I didn’t, so I got a good forearm workout from all the wrench-twisting. I've got a few pics of the install at:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...a=12731896&f=0