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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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I'm going to be cutting the rear springmounts to give me 1/2" drop...
I searched and there is a DIY guide on how to cut them but i need a DIY on how to REMOVE them...any help would be great thanks!
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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when you remove the springs, you will see the light.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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It's so easy a caveman can do it.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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ok...and for someone who has never removed springs? even if its just a 3 step process...i'd still love to hear it (-;
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Step one take the spring out.
Step two pull the mount out with your hands, no tools required.
Step three cut the mount using a dremel or chainsaw your choice.
Step four put all of the stuff back on.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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This thread delivers
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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Man i cant rember but i know i put my lowering springs on the rear for both sides in like 10 mins. I really think It's one bolt per side and thats it. It takes longer to remove the tire then the spring just go do it and u will see.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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You'll need a spring compression tool to get the springs out...
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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no you wont

put the car on jack stands

when your ready to take the spring out put a floor jack right under where the spring sits

loosen the bolt that is holding the spring in place

drop the jack and viola!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Cool. I've been thinking of doing this mod~ :-)
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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thats all i needed thanks guys!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Your Welcome!!!!!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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alright i got em out. very easy like everyone said. but just to double check...i wont need spring compressors to re-install the oem springs? i dont have and impact gun...
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Nope, just put them in like they should go and jack up on the spring arm until you get it in place.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 03Zilverstone
Nope, just put them in like they should go and jack up on the spring arm until you get it in place.
good to hear
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by folgrz
no you wont

put the car on jack stands

when your ready to take the spring out put a floor jack right under where the spring sits

loosen the bolt that is holding the spring in place

drop the jack and viola!
Bad advice u supposed to go
1) put the car on jack stands
2) when your ready to take the spring out put a floor jack right under where the spring sits
3) loosen the bolt that is holding the spring in place
4) drop the jack and viola!

hmm and the dyi is done lol
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cbr900son
Bad advice u supposed to go
1) put the car on jack stands
2) when your ready to take the spring out put a floor jack right under where the spring sits
3) loosen the bolt that is holding the spring in place
4) drop the jack and viola!

hmm and the dyi is done lol


The great part is that you don't even need a spring compressor.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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oops my bad....

lol
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