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Old 17 February 2008, 01:05 AM
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Question Spring fitting help?

Hi there guys. Does anyone have any advice or a fitting guide for fitting lowering springs to a classic sti 99 or similar? Was thinking of having a crack at it next weekend but not sure. I fitted colovers to my old civic when i had it so im not a complete novice. Hope you guys can help.

What do you think of Whiteline springs???
Old 17 February 2008, 11:06 AM
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undo the top nuts whilst shock still in and car on the ground..

mark the bottom bolts as they effect camber although you will need it aligned once swapped anyway

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Old 17 February 2008, 11:49 AM
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cool. what u think, whiteline control or flatout?
Old 17 February 2008, 01:42 PM
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captain el bumpo!
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use a good set of spring clamps because you REALLY don't want to be hit with a spring
Old 17 February 2008, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Prasius
use a good set of spring clamps because you REALLY don't want to be hit with a spring
I didn't use any clamps. A couple of wire coat hangers kept them compressed whilst removing them. The new ones were short enough and therefore didn't need compressing.

Really easy DIY job aslong as you have the tools and loosen that top nut prior to strut removal.
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