Drop springs install

[JaxPT]

quote:Originally posted by OurPTGT

Is it possible to have a day off with a two year old?

EXACTLY, LOL...but single dad i take her on my days off and work mid shift sooooo, have to let her play at daycare a few extra hours next week. It's been awhile since i did any major mechanical work on a car. My grandfather taught me everything about cars while i was growing up but it's been a few years. Electronics on the other hand, i got that covered and then some[?]

[R3dWhitNCrz]

the most I have ever paid for a spring install was $125

[IRPT]

In 1978 I wanted to lower my Honda, instead of paying someone else to do it I used the money to buy a set of spring compressors, they've more than paid for themselves!

[milPT]

Hey JaxPT, What kind of springs did you get? what was the company? I am looking to get some and I see a very wide range of prices like $250 for Eibach and only $140 for BTG. I am not an expert at this and am looking for some more advice on the better of the springs. Thanks,

[Jimbo]

Me too

[JaxPT]

Mine are progress springs. Bought the set from Kevin on the forum. I think they go for around $175 new. I still havent gotten around to putting em on though, everytime i get a day off it's either raining, cold, or something else comes up.

thers pretty many who have drop springs and could advise you on all the different pro's and con's of each

[kevinl1058]

Jax,
You still haven't put those springs on yet.. Better hurry spring in around the corner Just rent a spring compressor and knock it out..

[mr_dare]

Jax....check your e-mail.

[utptgt]

quote:Originally posted by quicksilverdon

Rears are really easy - I supported rear axle with a piece of 2x6 between axle & floor jack to avoid bending axle.
Use the guide:
http://www.ptdoityourself.net/ptgoldlineguide.html

Can you tell me what the torque specs for the sway bar are?

[quicksilverdon]

quote:Originally posted by utptgt

Can you tell me what the torque specs for the sway bar are?

Sorry - I don't remember touching the sway bar, just unbolted the rear shocks. Jacked up with floor jack & 2x6 on rear axle, put body on jackstands, dropped rear axle, unbolted shocks, pulled off old springs,...[:I]