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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Alright, I just bought Tanabe DF210's for my xA and they should be here on Friday. I wanna install this weekend so I need some help. I've looked around here and everything has been about a spring install on the xB, how different is it? Also what about a spring compressor? I've talked to some people and they say its a must and others have said I can get around using it.

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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Im right there with you buddy, I used the spring install how to for the XB on my XA. I did the rear tonight in about a half an hour. The how to for the XB rear is exactly the same as the XA. Im working on the front tomorrow. I do not think I am going to use a spring compressor but I plan on asking some people and if I do need one, many places rent them out for pretty cheap. Ill let you know how the fronts turn out tomorrow
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:23 AM
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a spring compressor you need not.it is pretty much like the B.all you really need is some metric sockets.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:25 AM
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Spring compressors are for wimps. Just jump on that Tom! Jesse knows what's up.
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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well i found one that my buddy is gonna let me borrow so i have one just in case. the package is gonna be here saturday so i wanna get em on this weekend. Thanks for the info guys
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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are you going to the show in plainfield on saturday???im pretty sure justin will be there just bring your stuff and we can get it done right quick
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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if you know what you are doing the front can be done in 30 mins
Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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i might be at plainfield but the springs arnt gonna be here until some time saturday so if they come early i might come over with them.
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I just finished up the front springs. It took my buddy and I a little over an hour to do them. The only problem I ran into was that we pulled the passenger side axle out of the transmission. Ill have to have that repacked. Other than that, the install was simple. Follow the guide and you will have no problems. The car is at the alignment shop now and will be on the road tomorrow. Ill post pics as soon as I can.
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Originally Posted by chadr225
I just finished up the front springs. It took my buddy and I a little over an hour to do them. The only problem I ran into was that we pulled the passenger side axle out of the transmission. Ill have to have that repacked. Other than that, the install was simple. Follow the guide and you will have no problems. The car is at the alignment shop now and will be on the road tomorrow. Ill post pics as soon as I can.
Thanks man, i can't wait to see it.
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Well guys got it all done and damn does it look good. It's goning to alignment tomorrow so il be all ready for the Elmhurst show! :D Il post some pics later, thanks for the help
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Ok guys here it is...
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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great job on the drops. was really thinkin about doin mine until we had rain every day of the week for 2 weeks here in houston. it's still on the to do list but it's been bumped down a peg or two.

hey turtle... how much is the drop on the front and the back?
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