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btw... did anyone here not use a spring compressor to install their springs?
if you didn't... enlighten me with your knowledge of how u did it....thanks!
and for others.... how much did it cost to get all the tools to DIY and rent the spring compressor? and where at?

THANKS ALL!

 
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you dont need a spring compressor to install aftermarket springs. You need a spring compressor to take off the stock springs because they tend to shoot out when you take off the top mounts.

You can rent a spring compressor for free at autozone.

 
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you really don't even need a spring compressor anyway. they're civic springs. they're not gonna shoot out like crazy. i've taken struts off civics a handful of times, not a big deal. and if you're scared, just put a jack under it, loosen the mounting bolts up top for the strut, loosen the middle nut, lower the jack, and voila.

 
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or if you really want one, like said above, rent one for free, or they're like 15 bucks at harbor freight.

 
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hah thanks! i guess i'll do that. Also, is there any bump stops to cut while installing the blues w/ my s techs?

 
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i'm pretty sure you only need to trim bump stops when you're using stock struts.

 
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oh, how about with the tokico blues? does that mean theres nothing to trim if i install the s techs with aftermarket struts?

 
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well, no. there's definitely something to trim, but you don't need to. that setup isn't going to lower your car low enough to where you'd need an extra bit of travel. the bumpstop keeps your shock from slamming up against your top mount.

 
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ooohhh i see. so just installing the blues and s techs are fine? and no modifications are needed im assuming?

 
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yep, just install the blues and s-techs, a camber kit, and get an alignment and you're good to go.

 
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so a camber kit is still needed for this drop?

 
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yah, a camber kit is required for any amount of drop, trust me on this one a few blowouts will make you change yer mind..

 
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what do you mean by blow out?

 
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like my tire popped on the highway haha

 
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whoaa. was it due to camber wear? or did u have lots of tread left?

 
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^im guessing he meant camber wear... i mean, its just what he was talking about. but who knows

 
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^you are correct good sir

 
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not trying to disagree with kevbotron, but toe is what you really need to worry about. honestly, you might be able to get away without a camber kit with s-techs, but you'll experience a little bit of camber wear over time. honestly though i'd just get a camber kit because there's no sense in cutting corners when modding.

 
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yea...no need for a compressor if your placing aftermarket springs on...camber kit is a good idea