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04-01-2006, 01:22 PM

Galli916

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Coilover install

How hard is it to install coilovers at home with the right tools?

04-01-2006, 01:27 PM

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Not that hard. Just get an alignment after it is said and done.

04-01-2006, 01:39 PM

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How long does it usually take?

04-01-2006, 02:48 PM

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did mine start to finish with an alignment in about 3 hours.

04-01-2006, 05:27 PM

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That seems about right. If it is your first time the first one will be a pain and the rest will go easy. Well that is how it went for me. I think it took me about four hours.

04-01-2006, 08:18 PM

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if you have lowered a car before, its the same thing. its actually easier with coilovers since you dont have to compress the spring, but takes more time to adjust the height to your liking.

04-27-2006, 04:21 PM

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I broke a socket on the bolts that hold the strut to the brake assembly. I'd recommend using liquid wrench on the bolts prior to attempting to work on it.