Spring and strut installation
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Spring and strut installation
I've got a 94 accord and I just bought H&R springs and KYB struts. I'm considering installing them myself but I've never done a job like this before, so do you guys think its a possible job for a novice or should I just take it to the shop to get it done. If I did take to the shop how much $ would it be?
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You'll have to buy $100-150 worth of tools (assuming you already have an air gun and a socket set, in addition to a good set of other tools), it can be very dangerous, and it'll take you probably over 6 hours if you've never done it before.
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hey if me and my buddie can pull out a tranny and reinstall it u can do it,just plan to do it over a w/end and get some tools and a spring compressor ,and ask a mate to lend u a hand,
also get a decent jack and jackstands and make sure u do it where u dont have to move it out the way of anything eg your mom needs to park in the garage and your in the way etc,
other than that just take your time and get a haynes manual and jobs a goodun,
also get a decent jack and jackstands and make sure u do it where u dont have to move it out the way of anything eg your mom needs to park in the garage and your in the way etc,
other than that just take your time and get a haynes manual and jobs a goodun,
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Man...lots of discouragement here...
I've done it a few times. It's nice to have an extra set of hands the first time because sometimes you need some help pushing down the hub to give yourself room, and having someone thread on a nut under the hood when you re-install the spring/shock assembly.
As far as tools go, sure air tools make it easier but aren't necessary. You will need:
Spring compressor
Hand tools (socket set, open end wrenches, allen wrenches - all metric)
Torque wrench
Floor jack with adequate lift (not stock scissor jack)
It also helps to have a second jack to raise the knuckle when re-installing
Search for some DIY write ups, or better yet buy a Helms manual and it'll tell you everything you need to know about your car...more than you'll ever need, very thorough. www.helminc.com
It'll be a good experience and you'll learn a lot about your car. Take your time and be thorough, might take you a whole afternoon to do it.
To pay to have it done...it'll depend where you are at, etc...but expect to pay $100-200.
Plan on having an alignment done afterwards.
Read up on general safety guidelines for compressing springs.
I've done it a few times. It's nice to have an extra set of hands the first time because sometimes you need some help pushing down the hub to give yourself room, and having someone thread on a nut under the hood when you re-install the spring/shock assembly.
As far as tools go, sure air tools make it easier but aren't necessary. You will need:
Spring compressor
Hand tools (socket set, open end wrenches, allen wrenches - all metric)
Torque wrench
Floor jack with adequate lift (not stock scissor jack)
It also helps to have a second jack to raise the knuckle when re-installing
Search for some DIY write ups, or better yet buy a Helms manual and it'll tell you everything you need to know about your car...more than you'll ever need, very thorough. www.helminc.com
It'll be a good experience and you'll learn a lot about your car. Take your time and be thorough, might take you a whole afternoon to do it.
To pay to have it done...it'll depend where you are at, etc...but expect to pay $100-200.
Plan on having an alignment done afterwards.
Read up on general safety guidelines for compressing springs.
Last edited by jschmid; Mar 18, 2006 at 02:33 PM.