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Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Thanks sir_nasty! One more thing, How much should I expect for a professional Shop to charge me for installing my setup ??
 
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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about 4-5 hours of labor plus an alignment, I think I paid $225 for an install (minus camber kit and no alignment) when I had it done.
 
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Alright...What are your thoughts on DIY ?? Worth it ?
 
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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yes, DIY is ideal and it's not nearly as hard as you might think. All you need is a basic wrench/socket set, some jack stands and spring compressors. There may even be a write-up in the DIY section or I think you can get a free manual for your car below

http://hondatech.info/downloads/Auto/Manuals/Accord/
 
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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How much is a spring compressor, or can you rent one ? And I have a very reliable Manual, So ill take a look at that...thanks and ill post another thread when I get all this installed, THANKS
 
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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you can usually rent one for next to nothing... some auto parts stores will loan you the spring compressor free of charge.
 
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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i hear a lot of bad things about tokico, because they arent good for lowered cars and stuff.
here's some product reviews for them

http://www.hondahookup.com/reviews/r...nufacturer=246

just some heads up
 
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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Here is a vid of springs on a civic...i'm sure ours is somewhat similar:
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/...96D5A32764.htm

Here is springs and shocks on a 6th gen:
http://www.filtsai.com/accord/suspension/index.php
 
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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How much is a spring compressor, or can you rent one ? And I have a very reliable Manual, So ill take a look at that...thanks and ill post another thread when I get all this installed, THANKS
At autozone I believe is 100 something deposit and they credit it back to your accountant whenever you return the compressor. I believe the torque wrench can be had for 150 and once you return u get a credit back.
 
Old Dec 9, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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Thanks ckebottle Videos helped a LOT
 



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