djkern

please tell me how you did it.

was it difficult?
what tools did you need?
how long did it take?
anyone in the boston area want to do it with me??

i just got lowering springs and if it isn't too difficult and time consuming (more like if i have the tools) i want to put them on myself and save the money it costs to install them.

thanks,
djk

westpak

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I didn't get them put on my Z but I was there getting my spoiler put on when they got installed on slaponte's Z and it took just under 2 hours.

The guy was a mechanic and had all of the tools, the longest was the front, as you have to remove the strut bar, disconnect the shock from the link on the bottom and at top. After disconnecting the link, then remove spring from shock and install new spring on shock and then reinstall assembly in reverse order and reinstall strut bar, biggest help here is air tools and a good size breaker bar.

The backs were easier, you have to disconnect what looks like a pot where the springs sits on (don't know tech name) from the hub and loosen where the pot connects to the rear suspension member, be careful as you want something under this pot holding it as you disconnect it to prevent it from flying off from the spring pressure or spring compressors. Breaker bar also came in handy, also keep in mind when retightening the pot to the member as I believe that is the same bolt for alignment.

And one more helpful tools was the lift.

djkern

thanks man! i'll post pics after i get them installed this weekend.

they are sprint sptings....1.8 inch drop all around.

thanks,
djk