how hard is it to install lowering springs yourself?
#1
how hard is it to install lowering springs yourself?
so i don't want to pay twice as much just to have someone install them for me. so how hard is it? my dad is a machanic, so he can help me if i needed.
also, how far of a drop? i want a minimum of 2 inches. do you suggest more or stay at that? i plan on adding new lips/skirts and don't want to bottom out going over speed bumps.
and lastly, what aftermarket springs do you suggest?
come on guys, help me out!
also, how far of a drop? i want a minimum of 2 inches. do you suggest more or stay at that? i plan on adding new lips/skirts and don't want to bottom out going over speed bumps.
and lastly, what aftermarket springs do you suggest?
come on guys, help me out!
#2
Two inches is perfect. Install is VERY easy. I did mine with hand tools.
Look up, put your mouse over "features", and in the drop down menu click "Tech". Within the tech section there is a writeup for a DIY Spring install that covers it.
Look up, put your mouse over "features", and in the drop down menu click "Tech". Within the tech section there is a writeup for a DIY Spring install that covers it.
#4
If your dad is a mechanic, this should be a fairly simple job. I'm not a mechanic, and put new springs in myself. It took me almost all day, but I did it with just hand tools. You will learn more about your car and feel a good amount of accomplishment doing it yourself.
Check out these threads to help you out:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20769
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...087&highlight=
For springs, the Tein-s or Tanabe df210's are good choices.
Check out these threads to help you out:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20769
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...087&highlight=
For springs, the Tein-s or Tanabe df210's are good choices.
#6
well, he's not very supportive of my new habit. i thought he was gonna flip when i asked him to show me what the extra wires on the headlights were for. but anyway. i guess there's only one way to learn.
will you be able to see the springs, casue i don't want an ugly color peeking through behind my wheels.
will you be able to see the springs, casue i don't want an ugly color peeking through behind my wheels.
#7
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its real easy. my dad and i swapped mine out and did my brakes in about an hr and a half.. literally the rear will take you 20 mins. if that. i just used the DIY from here and it was great. good luck
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