...just bought some spring compressors...

[R3OBC]

so tomorrow, me and a couple of mates are gonna attempt to lower my car..........with the aid of the DIY guide on the site!!!!!!! Give me a confidence boost guys.........is it easy enough to do???????

 

[BenR]

Its VERY easy to do the fronts and just easy for the rears, but take your time on the rears as they will either be stuck fast in there and youll need ot take time aligning the splines.

 

[R3OBC]

lol, from what i read its the back thats the easiest

 

[paul172 .]

R3OBC ive got changing my springs down to 1hour now front and back because ive took them on and off a few times now for warrenty work, just be carefull not to put to much strain on the flexi brake pipe on the front, used a 4post post lift at work to change mine.

Paul172

 

[Turkish]

Quote: Originally posted by BenR on 04 April 2003

Its VERY easy to do the fronts and just easy for the rears, but take your time on the rears as they will either be stuck fast in there and youll need ot take time aligning the splines.

Ben, i think we are talking new clio here so im guessing that by your reference to splines you were thinking tortion bar and they are a c*nt but the newer four springs and dampers set up should be pretty straight forward

 

[paddymph]

good luck pal!

 

[JamesG]

how much are spring compressors?

 

[BenR]

oops! lol

yea, the rear springs are a 5 min affair.

front are still dead easy.

Spring compressors are about 20 quid

 

[R3OBC]

lol..........thanks for all the help guys, we got it done in the end!!!!..........dont know if it needs to settle yet, but looks good, ride quality is amazing, and it corners like FCUK!!!!!! RIP my TOYO lol....

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