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Suspension DC/VA install help?

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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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DC/VA install help?

Anyone want to help with a spring install? Never done one and would like to try and do it myself with the help of someone!

I've got a jack, stands and the appropiate tools from what I have been reading. I can rent a spring compressor.

Keith
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Keith, you'll want to try your local regonial subform for support / assistance:
* https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nal-forums-98/

- Erik
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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try 'www.dcmetrominis.org'
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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lol noob, ill help ya if it ever stops raining and i am free. When were you planning on doing the install?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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I'd go to PTuning. Springs aren't easy to install. I did on my previous car and that was frustrating. Make sure you get an alignment after you get springs as well.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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I just put coilovers on my car that required compressing the springs to use the stock mounts. It took almost a full day as it was my first time doing actual suspension work. It was a piece of cake though. Very straight forward. There are several "how-to" threads on here and a good .PDF of the install on ALTA's website & M7's website.

Save the money and do it yourself! If nothing else it's good experience!
 
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