when installing sportlines....do they have to be pressed or anything like that?.....i thought i read it somewhere but i dont rem.....so i was jw.....and also how hard is the install by myself with no lift on a scale of 1 to 10?

 

You will need the spring compressors for the front but the back will just come right out. You can get the spring compressors at an autoparts store for a refundable rental fee. It would be best to have two people when installing. When installing with 2 people on a scale from 1 to 10 I would say it would be a 5 because the back is easy and the front is a little more complicated.

 

the springs need to be compressed, you can get the spring compressors from any auto parts store or possibly borrow a pair from them. id rate the job at about a 4-5 with the right tools on hand. socket set, wrench set, a soft rubber or platic hammer, and of course a jack with stands

 

Jack, Jack stands, McPherson Spring compressors(Avanced Auto Parts: 59.99 rental fee for something like, 45 days. I just bought my set outright brand new for the same price), 3/4 Ratchet an socket set(with 22mm socket for the front towers) and a few hours labor with a buddy and a six pack, and you have a lowered ride, just make sure you get a front-end alignment ASAP when you're done.

 

Installed mine today myself. First time I have ever done springs. Took me about 6 hours taking my time.

Two other things I would suggest having is a large bench vice to hold the strut while you work on it. An impact gun is also nice to have. The nut on the end of the stabilizer link would have been a pain to get off without it. It also made short work of the nut on the top of the strut damper rod. Rest of the suspension fasteners came out easy with hand tools, half inch drive sockets and breaker bar.

Don't forget a torque wrench for reassembly, don't use the impact!

Oh yeah, a brass hammer is nice for getting the lower strut bolts out.

Oh yeah, a lot of folks on here and other forums have chosen not to cut the front bump stops becuse they could not get them out of the sleeve. I had no problem popping mine out with a large flat head screw driver.