Should I install my Coilovers Myself?
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hey man i highly recommend doing it yourself the shop wanted to charge me like $175 to do it!! i was like WTF so me and my buddies did it...it isnt that hard and it takes like 3-4 hours if it is ur first time...what kind of coilovers if u get skunk2 i can help you out a little peace
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Rep Power: 0 If you are good mechanically it shouln't be too hard to figure out; however, if you just don't have a clue but don't want to fork out the $$$ then I suggest you find some people to would know what they are doing and help you... I installed my skunk 2's... if you need help, ask me.
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Rep Power: 0 I would say do it yourself if you have the know how and the tools, or get a few of your buds together have a few [IMG]i/expressions/beer_yum.gif[/IMG] and go at it. Otherwise you might want to dig deep and have a pro do it.
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do you need a spring compressor or what? on my bros 98 hatch we are going for a tein coilover setup so i think im just gonna rip all that crap out and install them
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Rep Power: 0 If you don't know what you are doing don't do it cuz if you try and f*ck up then you will have to pay anyhow. Plus if you don't have the equipment it makes it really hard. It is quick and easy if you have access to a lift and all the proper tools i.e. a spring compresor and helps if you have some knowhow.
Side note: hey RoBBUsaF did you do yours on base?
Side note: hey RoBBUsaF did you do yours on base?
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Rep Power: 418 what kind of spring compresser did everyone use? i tried using these 
but it was a b*tch doing the back cause it was too bulky n it got in the way with the plastic cover(the thing that covers the bumpstop) and it also got stuck when i put my neuspeeds
but it was a b*tch doing the back cause it was too bulky n it got in the way with the plastic cover(the thing that covers the bumpstop) and it also got stuck when i put my neuspeeds 
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Rep Power: 319 I just got a -full- coilover system and don't feel like paying the $200 to have it done at a shop.. I'm just wondering if I'll need a spring compressor. since I think they're only used to remove the factory struts or something?
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Rep Power: 418 do B&Gs come with upper top mounts? if you dont know what that is...
are the shocks and springs seperate? or are they together and would require you to remove a top bolt to get the springs out?
are the shocks and springs seperate? or are they together and would require you to remove a top bolt to get the springs out?
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Rep Power: 418 damn the front ones are so small, since their true coilovers i was expecting something bigger....
from the pictures it looks like it only comes with parts of the top mount so you would have to take apart your stock springs/shocks. it doesn't look like you would need to compress them in order to put the top mounts ON however, but yes you would still have to take the stock ones off. i would think you could be able to do it, it wont be as easy as 1-2-3 but with patience you should be able to finish it in a couple hours(since its your first time). if you do decide to attempt it just remember to read my detailed DIY before you do.
from the pictures it looks like it only comes with parts of the top mount so you would have to take apart your stock springs/shocks. it doesn't look like you would need to compress them in order to put the top mounts ON however, but yes you would still have to take the stock ones off. i would think you could be able to do it, it wont be as easy as 1-2-3 but with patience you should be able to finish it in a couple hours(since its your first time). if you do decide to attempt it just remember to read my detailed DIY before you do.
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