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spring/strut install time?
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 7:57 PM
Ordered some d-specs and sportlines. How much time should I set aside for installing? Using the stock mounts, so gonna have to use the spring compressor. I heard this may be a pain in the ass, so wondering how much time I should set aside. Never done this before. Thanks!


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Re: spring/strut install time?
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 7:58 PM
2hrs



Re: spring/strut install time?
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 8:04 PM
Awesome. That's not bad at all. Thanks!


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Re: spring/strut install time?
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 8:07 PM
If you get new mounts and assemble the springs and struts beforehand it will reduce the downtime.





Re: spring/strut install time?
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 8:17 PM
Yea, I thought about that. O.E.M. has some nice mounts, but don't really have the money to drop on them now. Don't really mind spending the time, just need to plan accordingly. I do want to get those in the future though!


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Re: spring/strut install time?
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 8:24 PM
2hrs if you've done it before. Give yourself 4 for troubleshooting, missing tools, etc.



Re: spring/strut install time?
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 8:32 PM
cool. Luckily there is an auto hobby shop on base where I work. They have every tool you can think of. And the people that work there help or "teach" you how to do things if you have a question. The lift will make things easier as well I think.


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Re: spring/strut install time?
Monday, May 03, 2010 4:53 AM
Tinkles wrote:If you get new mounts and assemble the springs and struts beforehand it will reduce the downtime.


when you buy the kit that comes together u dont need to use the spring compressor correct?


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