Lowering Springs or Coil Overs?
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Hey, I am just wondering what you guys think is the best, a set of coil overs or just springs? Let me know, I need some soon.
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Hey, do I have to change my shocks or anything if I want to put in springs? I will probablly just get springs this week or next.
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if u want to adjust, then u should get coilovers, springs are more softer, but u could get coilovers and spend the extra 200 for some new struts and have all new suspension with a soft ride. thats what i would do since u can always change the hight of ur car and still have a soft ride
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Originally Posted by hondazccivic
Hey, do I have to change my shocks or anything if I want to put in springs? I will probablly just get springs this week or next.
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Hey, I just decided to go with the TEIN lowering springs, is there any way to put the springs on myself without the spring compressor? Or would I have to take it to a shop? Let me know.
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I imagine you could take the front springs OFF without the compressor (make sure your life insurance is up to date) but you'll have a very hard time getting the new springs back on. You should be able to do the rears without a compressor with no problem. But there's really no reason to risk it since you can rent a spring compressor from most auto parts stores if you don't own one.
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Hey, how hard are they to use? Would it be more worth it to just bring my car in with the springs, and ask them to install them?
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Spring compressors aren't very hard to use at all. Just hook each end on a coil and crank them down until the shock can move freely, the take the shock apart. If you're good with basic tools it isn't a hard job to do yourself. But if you feel uneasy about it at all you should probably just pay to have it done.
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