just wondering has anyone try to replace the lowering spring by them self? how difficult is it to take out and put back the shock? just want to know because i'm planning to change mind spring and i asked the shop they said it would cost around 250 just to change them.

 

thats not bad.

i did mine, you need to rent a spring compressor and have tools handy

but if you work on cars as well as you spell, i say let the shop do it, cause DAMN

 

LOL! Jeez, give the guy a break! English may not be his first language. I helped a buddy with springs today (Swift Sports). His first one took a long time because Discount Tire torqued the crap outta the lugs! We broke 2 extenders on those lugs!!!

After that, the remaining 3 were like butter. He went from "I shoulda paid a shop $200" to "I would take $200 to do that for someone!" haha!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uye39uGJ1Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrYKdyHySJE

 

thanks man

 

No need for a spring compressor. I just used an impact gun to slowly decompress the spring.

 

thats both dangerous, and stupid.

A spring compressor rental is FREE, and allows you to remove bolts without the issues of it shooting or hurting you.

Even with a vice,spring compressor, and 2 big guys we still have decompression issues with it jumping around. Doing it without is worthy of a Jeff Foxworthy stupid sign.

 

I just did what road race did. Looks at their how to vids on YouTube.

 

Agreed, but the rental isn't always free. Thankfully I have a set and loan them to whoever needs them, and I don't mind helping with the swap either (so easy). I would definitely not use an impact gun to "slowly" uncompress.

With spring compressors, and an extra set of hands (if you really want to be safe) you're fine. Spring compressors and aimed at your nearest unfriendly neighbor works too.

 

in canada, you can rent them at canadian tire for 104$ canadian. Once you return it, you get the 104$ back.

 

No problem