Suspension Q
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Suspension Q
So I need to take out my Tein Flex so I can take it to Tein USA and get repacked.. So I need to re install my stock suspension. How hard or easy is this? Can I do it myself?/ Or do I need to take it to a shop to have someone with special tools or equipment do it?
Thanks,
Rock
Thanks,
Rock
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Well, it's not hard to do but it takes time and patience.
The avg price for a shop to do this anywhere from 300-600. My buddy and I did it ourselves and it took about 6 hours. We took our time but probably could get it done in 3hrs or so.
From what I remember you will need:
coil spring compressor (external style and this can be rented out by autozone)
Jack stands
floor jack
wrenches or sockets: 10mm,12mm, 14mm,17mm (this is for my IS3...so yours may be diff)
hex sockets
torque wrench (this can also be rented out by autozone)
We did this with no power tools! LOL yeah, it was not fun but it was manageable. Power tools would be ideal. =)
I got DIY instructions over on my.is, I am sure someone has this for your ride in your forum just ask around.
GL! In the end I was happy to have done it myself and learned a lot about my suspension....oh and also saved a few hundred bucks!
The avg price for a shop to do this anywhere from 300-600. My buddy and I did it ourselves and it took about 6 hours. We took our time but probably could get it done in 3hrs or so.
From what I remember you will need:
coil spring compressor (external style and this can be rented out by autozone)
Jack stands
floor jack
wrenches or sockets: 10mm,12mm, 14mm,17mm (this is for my IS3...so yours may be diff)
hex sockets
torque wrench (this can also be rented out by autozone)
We did this with no power tools! LOL yeah, it was not fun but it was manageable. Power tools would be ideal. =)
I got DIY instructions over on my.is, I am sure someone has this for your ride in your forum just ask around.
GL! In the end I was happy to have done it myself and learned a lot about my suspension....oh and also saved a few hundred bucks!
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Wait...if you are just removing the shock/spring together then yes, you do not need a compressor. It's just a bolt on and off....piece a cake!
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