Installing Hotchkis springs?
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the back is stupid easy.... there are several posts which show you how to do spring installs, pretty much basic if you're at all mechanically inclined...
for the fronts you'll need a spring compressor to get the old springs off the strut tower. you can usually rent one out from placesl ike Advanced auto. you gotta remove the whole strut/spring assembly out front.
good luck!
for the fronts you'll need a spring compressor to get the old springs off the strut tower. you can usually rent one out from placesl ike Advanced auto. you gotta remove the whole strut/spring assembly out front.
good luck!
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You dont even need a spring compressor to do it. It should take you about 30 min for the rear and about 2 hours for the front.
this is assuming you never did it before....thats how I was when i did it ... just be careful in the front
I did it once with Eibachs ... then took them off ... but paid my friend to do it the next time b/c I didnt feel like doing it.
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this is assuming you never did it before....thats how I was when i did it ... just be careful in the front
I did it once with Eibachs ... then took them off ... but paid my friend to do it the next time b/c I didnt feel like doing it.
- Jim
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for the front. take the strut assembly out, compress the spring, unbolt the upper mount, remove it, take out the spring... put in the new spring, make sure its seated right with the bottom groove, (bump stop.... you might need to cut it, i think i cut mine, but i dont remember). Put the top rubber peice back on, top mount back on, get your friend to push down on the mount and thread the bolt a little, and the torque it to spec. reinstall strut/spring assembly (3 bolts up top, brake lines etc) and you're ready to go.
make sure everything is nice and tight. go out for a ride, come back and check the upper mount bolts again, if need be, retighten
make sure everything is nice and tight. go out for a ride, come back and check the upper mount bolts again, if need be, retighten
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Thanks Guys. I really appreciate the help. Im going to have a friend of mine help out. He is a mechanic so that should help. I hope it doesnt take no longer then 3 hrs. One more question guys. I got 20's to put on. Do you think its best to put the springs on first and let them settle or just put both on at the same time?
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