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Old 02-11-2008, 11:29 PM
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help with springs

i just bought the progressive springs and i was wondering if anyone could give me a heads up on how to do the swap. i.e. a how to for the front struts. and about how long it will take. thanks guys.
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I'm not sure exactly how long but get a spring compressor for the front springs. Those things hold a lot of pressure and can go straight through a wall. Do it right!
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you need spring compressors for the front, DO NOT TAKE THAT BOLT OFF WITHOUT THE SPRING COMPRESSORS!!! you will hurt yourself
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Originally Posted by missin' 2
i just bought the progressive springs and i was wondering if anyone could give me a heads up on how to do the swap. i.e. a how to for the front struts. and about how long it will take. thanks guys.
look at this topic
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/how-install-springs-50477/
it took me and my buddy 2 1/2 hours for the complete job
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Originally Posted by FacelessKhaos
look at this topic
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=50477
it took me and my buddy 2 1/2 hours for the complete job
damn 2.5 hours....we took about an hour...gotta love air tools
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sounds good. is there any need to put struts in when they come out. i read the stickey about lowering. how long do the stock struts usually last when you lower the car without using new struts. thanks guys
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