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Old 07-02-2003, 12:11 AM   #1
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Drop with springs

i'm thinking of dropping my car with some groundcontroll springs...if i drop 2 inches in front and back so will it hurt anything if i dont get the camber kit? also can i do it myself or should i have someone else do it.....i assume i need a spring compresser
if i do it myself.........also how much would it cost if i had to pay someone to do it?

if i drop 2 inches i dont think i'll beable to put 17s on it so i'll prolly go with 16s with 40 series tires....i have about 3 inches of clearence....and with 17s with 40s it makes it about 2 inches or so...they are about an inch taller than my stock wheels and tires.....but i plan on getting rims sometime soon
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Old 07-02-2003, 12:46 AM   #2
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i wouldn't reccomend the coilovers on the stock shocks. next time you see me on aim conatct me. i am too lazy to post this one up
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Old 07-02-2003, 09:15 AM   #3
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Well, it'll hurt your camber, but 2 inches may or may not put you out of spec. If it's bad, you're looking at reduced handling and tire life.

Yes, you need a spring compressor. I borrowed a screw-type one from autozone or murray's or somewhere (free loaner tools). Your springs are small, so using the spring compressor will be easy (just don't point anything toward your face).
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Old 07-02-2003, 09:48 AM   #4
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(just don't point anything toward your face). nooo!
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Old 07-02-2003, 01:31 PM   #5
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shocks are brand new....replaced in feb
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Old 07-02-2003, 01:48 PM   #6
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i used no compressor and made out fine...
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Old 07-02-2003, 02:05 PM   #7
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i can change them without a spring compressor, just make sure you don't poit it towards a living thing. i just step on the spring while unscrewing the washers on top
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