installing front struts...
installing front struts... do it yourself? or take it to a shop?
shops seem to want around 300ish in just the labor alone... I know its a lengthy install for a first timer, but I've also heard without a strut compressor like some shops have, it can also be extremely dangerous to do it yourself even with those handheld "rental" tools...
any advice?
shops seem to want around 300ish in just the labor alone... I know its a lengthy install for a first timer, but I've also heard without a strut compressor like some shops have, it can also be extremely dangerous to do it yourself even with those handheld "rental" tools...
any advice?
Do it yourself. A lot of people get to the point where they have the spring/shock assembly removed, take those and the new springs to a shop, and have the shop do just that part. Most shops won't charge you much for that.
I have a set of spring compressors from Autozone that I've used three times, but I'm not sure I trust them again.
-Mike
I have a set of spring compressors from Autozone that I've used three times, but I'm not sure I trust them again.
-Mike
I say do it yourself. Rent those spring compressors from Autozone and use a hand tool to compress them (no power tools, etc.). It really isn't that bad of an install, just be sure to have about 4-5 hours to complete the job if it's your first time. I definetely wouldn't pay someone to do this install if all the tools were available to me.
Originally Posted by chupr0kabra
Do it yourself. A lot of people get to the point where they have the spring/shock assembly removed, take those and the new springs to a shop, and have the shop do just that part. Most shops won't charge you much for that.
I have a set of spring compressors from Autozone that I've used three times, but I'm not sure I trust them again.
-Mike
I have a set of spring compressors from Autozone that I've used three times, but I'm not sure I trust them again.
-Mike
suppose I could take it to a firestone
Originally Posted by Demon Of Dreams
any suggestions on what shop to take it to? I'd have to do one sort of within walking distance or not far of a drive...
suppose I could take it to a firestone
suppose I could take it to a firestone
-Mike
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I don't see what the big deal is with using the spring compressoring rental tool from Autozone. I've used it atleast 5 times and haven't had a problem. I realize that a compressed spring has a good bit of potential energy, but it's not like the tool is flimsy for the spring to suddenly shoot up in the air. Maybe if the spring/tool is dropped and it somehow knocks one side of the tool off, but that's kinda being careless on the installers part.
Also, how far do you guys compress the springs? For my stock springs, I only had to compress them a couple of inches for the shock shaft to clear the top coil and it took even less compression on my Strano springs.
Also, how far do you guys compress the springs? For my stock springs, I only had to compress them a couple of inches for the shock shaft to clear the top coil and it took even less compression on my Strano springs.
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You can do them yourself. Me and a buddy did mine. Just be careful and take your time if you use Autozone type ones. We did and for whatever reason, the compressors shifted and pinched my skin a bit. If you take your time and keep a close eye, you'll be fine.
Originally Posted by 02trns_am
You had to compress your strano springs??? What shocks?
