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BLK.MP5
08-05-2008, 06:24 PM
How difficult is it to install lowering springs myself, or should i just pay the extra money to get them done at a shop. and if the second option does anyone know how much it costs to get done at a shop?
dmention7
08-05-2008, 06:27 PM
I've never done it myself, but if you do decide to tackle it, I'd be down for lending a hand. From what I hear, springs are a pretty easy job as long as you have a few key tools such as a spring compressor.
JustROLLIN
08-05-2008, 06:30 PM
I cant say I have done it on a Protege before, but we just did my buddie's Audi TT and it was not bad at all. Like Jay said though, make sure you have a spring compressor. You can rent one from Checker or whoever for no cost, just a security deposit.
mndsm
08-05-2008, 06:48 PM
Whaddya need to install new springs for? Just cut some coils on that shit!
Big Nate
08-05-2008, 08:52 PM
I have seen it done and wasn't too hard. plus there is not much i wouldn't be will to help with.
YSOSLO
08-05-2008, 10:37 PM
I have some spring I need to get installed on my 3 too...maybe we can coordinate and have a "spring install day" or a mod day in general. I'm sure there are other people that have projects they'd like to tackle. PM me if you have a particular weekend in mind and maybe we can knock 'em out all at once. With a couple of people helping it shouldn't take more than 6 hours or so for both of them. 1fastmsp installed new rims on his earlier this year http://www.mnmazda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1419 so he would probably be a good person to talk to if you have questions and stuff too.
Slim
08-06-2008, 12:14 PM
+1 Also, find someone with a P5 either locally or on a national site who has installed springs and ask for tips specific to that car. Overall install I've seen done before and it's fairly easy, but each car usually has its quirks.
spek1098
08-06-2008, 07:13 PM
Yea, not that hard to do. Did mine on my own, but with the entire suspension off my car. Still shouldn't be too hard, just take your time with the spring compressors and make sure you have them in the right spot on the springs.
GhostMercury
08-07-2008, 03:53 PM
I did it in my girl friends drive way and it only took 2 hours, including the trips to the parts store to get some lube
GhostMercury
08-07-2008, 03:54 PM
the rear only take 10 min a side if not less
WhiteSpy9
08-07-2008, 04:46 PM
the lube was for the install happening in the drive way right? :wetpants:


I did it in my girl friends drive way and it only took 2 hours, including the trips to the parts store to get some lube