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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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i just purchased a set of lowering springs for the z, and i was wondering if there is some tips to changing the front coilovers i have the tool to compress the springs anything else or info would be appreciated and i also have to change my wifes too on her 2003 eclipse when they get here so i have alot of coilovers to change .
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I took my new shocks and springs to cole muffler, I got talking to the manager and he took the old shocks apart, and re assembled the new shocks/springs for me. I gave him $20 for the trouble that I diddnt have to go through, LOL!!!
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i cant believe it is that hard to do im not replacing the shocks just the springs . i know the back 2 are easy but never done coilovers just wanting someone with experience to give me some tips to make it much easier than me trying to figure it out. i try to do all my own work on our cars its a good experince to at least try and learn then to never try.
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Originally Posted by 2001z
i cant believe it is that hard to do im not replacing the shocks just the springs . i know the back 2 are easy but never done coilovers just wanting someone with experience to give me some tips to make it much easier than me trying to figure it out. i try to do all my own work on our cars its a good experince to at least try and learn then to never try.

First, read the walkthrough in ls1howto.com, then read my thread here.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes/381488-bilstein-ground-control-install-hell-long.html

You will most likely run into the same problem. Good luck!
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