On Wed, 17 Apr 2002, Richard Askren wrote: > My Sprint 2" springs and KYB GR-2 struts (just fronts) are on order. I was > wondering whether I should install these myself or take the car to Midas or > something. I would prefer doing it myself though. > > I assume I'll need a spring compressor...which I do not have. Does Advance > Auto or another auto parts store rent out tools? I have a floor jack and > two jack stands to put the car on. Will I need any other special tools? Is > this a one-person job? How long would this take for a first-timer? I also > have a Haynes maual for 1991-1999 S-series. My car is a 2001 but if the > suspensions are the same then I should be able to use this...right?
It's an easy job, autozone rents spring compressors free with a deposit. You need to have teh right tool and it is recommend you replace the 3 bearing nuts on each strut (i didnt). Some notes on my install, the lower nuts are large like 23mm as is the top strut rod nut (the kybs have a smaller one) make sure you have the right sized wrench, also the three nuts on the top of each rear strut requires a socket and extension that's not to short or too long (clearance issues). I would also duct tape on the rubber strut caps in the back as mine popped off like many others have here. You will need to cut the bumpstops too. These are gotten to by taking the accordion looking strut rod cover and twisting and pulling off the metal top, cutting it and twisting it back on...this was almost the hardest part as noone told me the process and it is not in the manual. Took me about 6 hours with almost half the time trying to figure out tools to get off the large nuts and figuring out how to get to the bumpstop on the first corner I attempted...once I had that the other 3 were about 1 hour each or less. That was me solo, two jack stands and one jack...four stands will save some time I imagine. I would recommend proper torqueing too of all the bolt as the suspension sees alot of stress. > Any thoughts are appreciated. > > > > Visit SPOC National at http://www.spocnational.org > > Don't forget to update your Profile in the Owners Database. > > To unsubscribe from the list at any time, send an e-mail to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] with any subject, and in the message text, "Unsubscribe >spoc". > Visit SPOC National at http://www.spocnational.org Don't forget to update your Profile in the Owners Database. To unsubscribe from the list at any time, send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with any subject, and in the message text, "Unsubscribe spoc".
