Need Help With Springs
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Need Help With Springs
I purchased my SPT springs while ago and never got around to putting them in... Now this is where I need some help, I looked at the instruction manual and it said that i need to purchase new "Self-locking Nuts" for the top of the strut mount...or something to that affect. I need to know if I need to get new ones or if I can use the old ones. And I haven't even undone anything in the car so I am pretty new at this. Thank You!
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Another question too,
If I do use the SPT springs with my stock strut I hear that it will only last 1/2 the ammount of time. So, would it be good to pick up a new strut? If so what type would be the best, reminded that I have the Springs already
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If I do use the SPT springs with my stock strut I hear that it will only last 1/2 the ammount of time. So, would it be good to pick up a new strut? If so what type would be the best, reminded that I have the Springs already
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u can re-use the stock locknut (i did.. been 20k miles.. no prob).. be careful takin the stock hat off tho.. use a good set of spring clamps.. too many scary stories about make-shift spring clamps breaking and springs flying away =T
i've had mrt springs on my 02 wrx with stock struts for bout 1.5 yrs now.. was a little bumpy at first. .but riding fine right now.. i suppose i'll get agx's soon which should smooth it out a bit.. if you have the cash, splurge and get the agx's.. do a search.. i think they can be had for around 400 a set.. =)
i've had mrt springs on my 02 wrx with stock struts for bout 1.5 yrs now.. was a little bumpy at first. .but riding fine right now.. i suppose i'll get agx's soon which should smooth it out a bit.. if you have the cash, splurge and get the agx's.. do a search.. i think they can be had for around 400 a set.. =)
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Car Info: 95 Impreza coup, green, 5speed 1.8l awd
if your worried about the lock nuts being used then just put red loctite on the threads and you should have no problems
450 at http://home.att.net/~teaguesauto/suspension.htm
if you have a first gen impreza
and yes if you do the springs do the shocks too because you have to take them off anyway and why do a dangerous job of changing spring twice and if you dont have the cash for them just wait til you can because you will save alot a cussing and swearing, beating and pounding doing this just once
hope this info helps you
450 at http://home.att.net/~teaguesauto/suspension.htm
if you have a first gen impreza
and yes if you do the springs do the shocks too because you have to take them off anyway and why do a dangerous job of changing spring twice and if you dont have the cash for them just wait til you can because you will save alot a cussing and swearing, beating and pounding doing this just once
hope this info helps you
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www.gruppe-s.com sells AGX for well under $400 shipped.
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