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| Originally Posted by robcarync as everyone probably knows, im getting some new shocks and springs...now im trying to get my plan of attack going so i can get it done in one day and not be stranded (it seems like any DIY project has some setbacks and unexpected circumstances)
anyway im looking for tips on installation...ive checked bimmerdiy and they dont really have any for shocks or springs...though i have checked out othe related articles like the rear shock mounts and such and i have an alright idea, especially for the rear.
anyway, few questions....is it absolutely necessary to have a spring compressor? anyway to get around needing one because i dont have one, not sure where to get one.
do you need any special ratchet heads? the guy i purchased them from said youd need a special ratchet head. anyone else can confirm this?
im mostly in need of tips on the spring side of things as i think i understand most of the shockk installation, plus i also have a bentley manual which gives some good insight too; now im just looking for some insight from someone that has actually done this on a TI.
similar to madfronter, im working on this with my pops....i think you said it took 4 hours...that definently sounds decent enough. |
Rent a high quality spring compressor from your local auto-parts store, like autozone or napa. YOU NEED IT. Get the best one you can find. You don't want those springs to let loose, people have lost fingers (and other things) from inferior spring compressors.