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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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I am buying some s techs on Oct 1st and I was wondering how the installation is for them. Just need some input form people who have DIY and some insight on what I am in store for. Reply of pm idc just lemme know.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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I don't know if you've ever installed springs before, but if you a haven't and can't afford a spring compressor I don't recommend it. If you have installed before or do have a spring compressor, then I say do it. I will at least say, enlist the help of a good friend with nothing else to do that day.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyleptrsn1
I don't know if you've ever installed springs before, but if you a haven't and can't afford a spring compressor I don't recommend it. If you have installed before or do have a spring compressor, then I say do it. I will at least say, enlist the help of a good friend with nothing else to do that day.
i have never done it and i dont have a compressor so what do i do haha
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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i know the rears for the TC1 are a PITA. if the TC2 is similar then i would just get it done at a shop. anything more than 100 isn't worth it.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DILLRUTHLESS
i have never done it and i dont have a compressor so what do i do haha
you don't need a compressor. hand tools will work and it's really easy. you just need to go rent a spring compressor from o'reily or autozone for free. all you need to do is put a deposit down and when you return the tool they will refund the money.
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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rear is very easy. spring compressor is free to rent from any auto parts store, just need $40 deposit

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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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thank you scion202
Old Sep 25, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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They're not hard to do. The rear gave me problems but that is because I forgot to undo the knuckle. So I had to compress the springs with my hands and wedge them into place...later I figured out I did it the hard way.
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