Originally posted by madhandles03
My friend and I are about to install Neuspeed Sports and KYB AGXs on his 98 Civic coupe, and we have a few questions. We have the Helms Manual, and weve looked at a few tutorials online, such as this one http://www.deepstaged.net/spring_install.htm
1) We shouldnt need a spring compressor because we are doing the shocks and springs together correct?
2) How long did it take you to install springs and/or shocks for all 4 corners?
3) Did you encounter any problems during the install? If so, how did you overcome them?
4) What tools are essential for the install, and what are optional but handy to have?
5) Overall, how hard was the install?
6) Would it be smarter to spend the $150-200 to get them installed at a shop? My friend and I are smart, but dont have all that much experience working on cars, but my dad is going to help us, and he has quite a bit of experience, but not with suspension.
Basically, we're pretty set on installing them ourselves, and not taking it to a shop. If theres anything else you think we should know before starting this project, please let me know. Thanks.
1] you will need a spring compressor i myself dont use one but since its your first time id recommend one.
2]all 4 corners with springs and shocks only took me 1 1/2 hours by myself.
3]only problem i ran into was my nut started itching and my hands were too dirty and greasy to scratch it.
4]as far as tools, spring compressor,17mm socket wrench and box wrench, 12mm socket, 14mm socket and box wrench, allen wrench 6mm also known as a "hex" wrench, a hammer(maybe), a jack and stands, a loving friend or retarded little brother(either or but not both)and a gatorade.
5]not hard at all just time consuming, well the first time is always hard and it always gets easier with the more you do.