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Old 02-16-2008, 12:00 PM
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a spring DIY?

I know this is lame......but I have never changed springs before, and all this axle popping is making me "uneasy"... so I was wandering if anyone has any tips that I should be watching out when change the front springs.

I did the sway bar in the back, and it was pita, but my fit is my DD, and because of work, I really can't afford to not have a car for more then couple hours, so I would really not to pop my axles out....XD


anyways, hope someone can give me some tips. Thanks! oh, I will be swapping in some skunk love ^____~ can't wait for autox to get started here
 
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Old 02-16-2008, 12:58 PM
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honestly, it's not that safe to do at home. For a DIY, it can be done, but being a licensed Automotive mechanics, i HIGHLY recommend doing them either at a shop or with PROPER tools. It's just too dangerous.
 
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:31 PM
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fit4kris posted a DIY for installing Skunk2 lowering springs on his personal webpage here.
 
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Old 02-16-2008, 02:56 PM
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wow, how did I missed that? XD thanks for the help!

I have another question

should I do an alianmet right after the spring change? or should I let it settle for couple days first? I have heard both ways....so I don't know where way to go....
 
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Old 02-16-2008, 03:03 PM
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there is some really great info in this thread-
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...opped-out.html

-which is a bunch of threads below yours in the forum...
There is lots of info out there (errr... in here I mean) that can point you in the right direction, so try to do a more thorough search.
good luck ....
 
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