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  • #1

    Shocks and Springs....

    Guys, if I rent a spring compressor from Autozone how difficult will it be to do full shocks and springs myself?

    I am installing the 2'' Intrax drop springs and a set of Bilstein shocks. I know the rear shocks are easy, I'm more concerned about the rear springs and front springs and shocks.

    Thanks as always.

    '95 TA A4, 118000 on the clock!
    Borla, Strange 3.73's, SLP CAI, Vortech elbow,AFS Z06 Wheels,White gauges/blue backlighting,blue custom interior,MBA Shift knob,MadZ28 Tune, Intrax springs, Bilstein shocks, ES Trans Mount, Honeycomb taillights.

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  • #2
    the rears are easy. put the car up on stands while supporting the reaf diff .. lower the rear slowly and always supported and springs come right out. just make sure you put them in per instructions. The fronts are the kickers... them there springs need the compressor. Just be careful to take your time and do it right. Nothing worse than a spring springing on you ... could really ruin your day.
    97 TA, M6, JBA ceramic coated headers, Borla Cat-back exhaust, 1.6 RR, 160 Thermo, LT4 knock sensor, CAI, Bils, Hotchkis all around, GT rotors, B&M shifter, Magnecor wires, Granatelli MAF
    In the shop LT4 Intake and heads.

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    • #3
      You can get the spring compressers at Harbor Freight for about $11. Made in China, but then what isn't these days. I got a set (along witha digital caliper for $15) and looks like decent enough quality - I haven't used it yet.

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      • #4
        I have an online guide to changing springs and shocks. It covers the QA1/HAL adjustables and Eibach Pro-Kit springs - so just ignore the parts about modifying the spring seats.

        I would strongly recommend a compressor like the Lisle McPherson strut compressor (part number is in the writeup). It uses U-bolts to keep the compressor on the coils, so there is no way they can slip off.

        http://members.aol.com/InjuneerZZ/HALEibch.htm

        Fred

        381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motor

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        • #5
          how long are springs and shocks typically good for???
          97 TA, M6, JBA ceramic coated headers, Borla Cat-back exhaust, 1.6 RR, 160 Thermo, LT4 knock sensor, CAI, Bils, Hotchkis all around, GT rotors, B&M shifter, Magnecor wires, Granatelli MAF
          In the shop LT4 Intake and heads.

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          • #6
            Here is a very good install guide that I used when I did mine. Its actually not as hard as I thought it would be. It was pretty fun too.

            http://www.yearone.com/enthusiast/ar...ing%20swap.htm
            97 SS #C007
            Polo Green w/ tan leather A4
            SLP headers, Loudmouth, Koni SA, Spohn LCA, Spohn PHR, Spohn relo brackets, pro-kit, B&M Stage II Shift Kit, air foil, 160 therm, LT4 KM, BFG KDW

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