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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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I had my springs done 2 days ago me and my buddy it took about 6 hrs and thats including slacking off and drinking
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
LOL....seriously...

its alot easier since i the shock lengths are are shorter on the teins compared to stock and you done have to jimmy the rears to get them out

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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LS_FosHO
LOL....seriously...

its alot easier since i the shock lengths are are shorter on the teins compared to stock and you done have to jimmy the rears to get them out

Oh yeah, taking out coilsovers or lower springs is a lot easier, but you made it sound like you were talking about oem, since that is what we are talking about. However; 35 min front and rear remove and re-install. I would still have to see for my self

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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
Oh yeah, taking out coilsovers or lower springs is a lot easier, but you made it sound like you were talking about oem, since that is what we are talking about. However; 35 min front and rear remove and re-install. I would still have to see for my self
my bad...... i should've been more specific when adding that statement.

if you don't believe me, its all good.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Followed the DIY on here and took about 3.5hrs but that was with coilovers
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Most shops would charge around $250
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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back in the day, one shop charged me a 100 bucks to install the springs, it took them like 5 hours to do it and I had to wait because I had no ride back!!! that sucked..;
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