Anyone install their own springs??

Basically is it a thing that only a shop can do or has anyone installed their own? Any tips? I kno there's a compression tool you need..

Ya once you get the tool everything else is a cinch.

Make sure you remember how everything goes back together and make sure the springs are in line with the struts....

VERY easy... Just make sure you put aside a lot of time and make sure you have a friend or two around. The spring compressor is essentially free from Autozone. You pay them to rent it but you get your money back when you return it ($40-$50)

I've actually got pretty good at it..after the third time..lol

seriously it's easy...you should have no problem.

Thanks a lot fellas.

Hey I broke 400 posts...

How about a camber kit? Same deal?

If you have patience and can remove and re-install bolts, the camber kit should be no problem either. Hardest thing really would be if you have rusted bolts that are hard to get out - breaker bar or impact wrench is always good to have.

J

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Serstylz2)</div><div class='quotemain'>How about a camber kit? Same deal?</div>

You'd need a shop to install the camber kit so they can adjust it correctly since the use special equipment to tell how much adjustment you need.

Cool. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again https://www.thegalantcenter.org/styl...lt/biggrin.gif

Yes many times now. I wrote a tutorial for the 7gs over in the 7g sections. I can do my whole suspension in under 2hrs now, without ANY air tools. All manpower 8)

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sethmo)</div><div class='quotemain'>Yes many times now. Â*I wrote a tutorial for the 7gs over in the 7g sections. Â*I can do my whole suspension in Â*under 2hrs now, without ANY air tools. Â*All manpower Â*8)</div>

fuk that....I'm too lazy. I need an impact gun :wink:

Get yourself 2 1/2"(or even 3/8") breaker bars and a few 14mm and 17mm sockets and your set

keep us posted when u get tha car Arel ... lol https://www.thegalantcenter.org/styl...ault/laugh.gif

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sethmo)</div><div class='quotemain'>Get yourself 2 1/2"(or even 3/8") breaker bars and a few 14mm and 17mm sockets and your set</div>

Breaker bars are God.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brandon)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sethmo)</div><div class='quotemain'>Get yourself 2 1/2"(or even 3/8") breaker bars and a few 14mm and 17mm sockets and your set</div>

Breaker bars are God.</div>

they're nice but god's gift to man was the impact gun.

You do NOT need the compressor things.

I did my Progress install today, using the same method I have in the past without using spring compressors. Here's how to do it...

1. Place the front of the car up on jack stands
2. Take off your rims/tires
3. Unbolt the 1/2" brake line bolts
4. Unbolt the 1/2" sway bar end link
5. Place floorjack under a arm and jack up just until the car starts raising off the jackstand, then lower a bit
6. Unbolt the two 15/16" strut bolts and remove (breaker bar is helpful)
8. Unbolt the 3/4" strut nut from on top of the strut housing in the engine bay
9. Lower the floorjack slowly
10. Remove srtrut/spring from wheelwell

Installation is the reverse of removal
This is really easy this way

You do NOT need to remove the three nuts holding the upper strut mount on

Any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]

Still easier and safer to do with a compressor IMHO

my coilover to pro kit conversion (tons of pics)
http://66.98.150.64/~clubtgc/forum/viewtop...pic.php?t=24242

Thanx peano, instructions right in the box w. it too? Or just your knowledge?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BlankMan)</div><div class='quotemain'>If you have patience and can remove and re-install bolts, the camber kit should be no problem either. Â*Hardest thing really would be if you have rusted bolts that are hard to get out - breaker bar or impact wrench is always good to have.

J</div>
PB Blaster from autozone works better. Just spray on and let it sit overnight, the night before you do it. Bolts and nuts should slide right off in the morning.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Serstylz2)</div><div class='quotemain'>Thanx peano, instructions right in the box w. it too? Or just your knowledge?</div>

no, no instructions, just the springs (and stickers https://www.thegalantcenter.org/styl...ault/smile.gif). i was scared before doing my first suspension related job on my car, but once you get the wheels off and really look around inside, you'll be amazed at how simple suspension really is. just unscrew all the bolts that hold the strut/spring combo in the car, take off the spring with a spring compressor, and reverse that. just make sure you remember how the strut/spring assembly went together. when you take it apart, lay the parts down in order so you can just pick them up backwards for a perfect installation. i cannot stress how easy suspension is on our cars, just takes a long time.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brandon)</div><div class='quotemain'>Still easier and safer to do with a compressor IMHO</div>

Yes, I agree.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(scootinintegra)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BlankMan)</div><div class='quotemain'>If you have patience and can remove and re-install bolts, the camber kit should be no problem either. Â*Hardest thing really would be if you have rusted bolts that are hard to get out - breaker bar or impact wrench is always good to have.

J</div>
PB Blaster from autozone works better. Just spray on and let it sit overnight, the night before you do it. Bolts and nuts should slide right off in the morning.</div>

I just discovered PB Blaster a few weeks ago... good stuff. https://www.thegalantcenter.org/styl...lt/biggrin.gif

PB Blaster = gOd of rusted bolts...

Serstylz2 you are about as useful as a match in the ocean. Get a life.