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Old 08-26-2004, 07:58 AM
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Hey whats up I am new at this stuff. I was wondering whats the best way to install lowering springs for a 92 honda accord. I am lowering it 2 inches is that to much?
Old 08-26-2004, 08:06 AM
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http://www.bseries.net/html/garage/spring.php

Here's a Civic/Integra installation that will give you the basics. Since you have an Accord, things may be different but the overall principles will be the same.
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Old 08-26-2004, 08:10 AM
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Do I really need a compressor to do the job? I got one today but dont know if i should use it or not. How long does it usually take to do springs? Have you ever heard of MaxSpeed?
Old 08-26-2004, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ImportStud85
Do I really need a compressor to do the job? I got one today but dont know if i should use it or not. How long does it usually take to do springs? Have you ever heard of MaxSpeed?
u just need them to compress the original springs but since you are dropping so low, you shouldnt need them to be put back on...

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Originally Posted by ImportStud85
Do I really need a compressor to do the job? I got one today but dont know if i should use it or not. How long does it usually take to do springs? Have you ever heard of MaxSpeed?
You will need a spring compressor, it took me about 2.5 hrs to do it by myself with regular hand tools. The time will vary depending on your mechanical ability.
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Well I got it done and I think my back right rear is screwed cause when I hit a bump it sounds like my control arm is hitting the body. So I dont know what it is exaclty or what I need to do.
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i heard maxspeed springs super dooper suck.
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Originally Posted by ImportStud85
Well I got it done and I think my back right rear is screwed cause when I hit a bump it sounds like my control arm is hitting the body. So I dont know what it is exaclty or what I need to do.
might be, u sure u put it in correctly? tighten everything down? made sure u aligned the shock up correctly?
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i put everything on correct. i am getting new shocks tomm and i am going to install them myself so i will be ok. does maxspeed really suck?
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Originally Posted by ImportStud85
i put everything on correct. i am getting new shocks tomm and i am going to install them myself so i will be ok. does maxspeed really suck?
i thought u already installed them? how much u pay for maxspeed springs?



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