How easy is it to fit lowering springs?

[carina]

I ordered a set of H&R lowering springs today from K-Tec and my bf reckons he will be able to fit them for me himself - will he? :S

 

[Peperami]

Yup, he can have a go. If not most garages charge £60 to do it

 

[carina]

Cool - ill just stand by and watch i think

 

[A18XHO]

i fitted a set all by myself im so proud of myself

 

[TeZ]

Pat that man on the back quick lol

 

[Jaffa182]

Very Easy!! Might need some spring compressors thou.

 

[TeZ]

yep that and some jack or axel stands job done

 

[C.slicker]

If you aren't a gambler get some springs compressors. IMO they are for wimps but some people like to be safe and boring.

 

[C.slicker]

yep that and some jack or axel stands job done

lol.

 

[A18XHO]

lol or you could do a c.slicker and jack your car up on a pebbled driver and then take a wheel of, and kick 1 of the jacks out

 

[Maz]

Didnt need springs compressors when I had mine fitted.

 

[C.slicker]

Alex - you make it sound as though I was playing Jenga!

 

[TeZ]

LOL Jenga watta game

 

[The Super A!]

lucky people with your mk2's and 3's, ever tried a torsion bar? pain in the backside (sorry to hijack)

 

[Justin182]

Yeah, fine for a him really. I didnt need spring compressors with mine ( doubt you will) but it was a bit tricky on my own. Easy if you are there to hold damper up when putting the nuts on.

I would advise an impact gun though if your strut nuts arent moving.

 

[Fred@BTM]

ah ha, but this is a 197, he'll have fun doing the fronts!

 

[Justin182]

lol... never spotted that ! How much do they differ Fred ?

 

[Fred@BTM]

172/182 = 45min MAX

197 = approx 2hrs (that was my first ever attempt on one, they're a bit of a t**t)