body shops???

**bigfridge14** · 01-28-10 09:38 PM

hey guys

I just bought some lowering springs and i need to get them put on. I live in eastern massachusetts and have no idea where to go to get them done. i heard the dealership will charge crazy money so i don't wanna go there. any of you guys from mass or around have a place. or do any of you guys wanna make some money and do it. any suggestions?

**ghettomike** · 01-28-10 09:45 PM

this is not a bodyshop job...more of a independent mechanic.
if you or a forum member were to tackle this remember you need a spring compressor,,,you can usually rent them on the loner tool program, in canada canadian tire and part source take bill you then give a full refund when you return the tool.

**txbest1980** · 01-28-10 09:46 PM

why dont you do it yourself? not to difficult of a job if you have a little maintenance sense

**bigfridge14** · 01-29-10 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by txbest1980

why dont you do it yourself? not to difficult of a job if you have a little maintenance sense

I'm fairly confident its something I could do but I'm kinda lazy and was hoping I could find somewhere to do it for a reasonable price. maybe ill just have to rent the compressor and sack up. but it is fairly straightforward?

**ghettomike** · 01-29-10 08:47 AM

Yes and no,
Pull the wheels, remove strut assembly, compress spring, impact gun to get top bolt off. Then re assemble.
What suspension do you have? Fe3 will just lift the back up.

**bigfridge14** · 01-29-10 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by ghettomike

Yes and no,
Pull the wheels, remove strut assembly, compress spring, impact gun to get top bolt off. Then re assemble.
What suspension do you have? Fe3 will just lift the back up.

I believe I have the FE1 I gotta check but I have the base model so I'm pretty confident