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Morty123

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Registered: 27th Apr 06
Location: Bedfordshire
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22nd Dec 06 at 13:26

How much roughly would a decent price be to fit lowering springs at garages? (got quote around £100) cheers

[Edited on 22-12-2006 by Morty123]

Dean_W

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Registered: 13th Dec 05
Location: Downham Market, Norfolk
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22nd Dec 06 at 13:41

DIY, cost you a set of spring clamps.

jamied

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Registered: 27th Oct 03
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22nd Dec 06 at 14:05

i paid sombody to do it last year - stupid me! rear springs dont need a clamp and take fuck all time. Fronts arent too hard either. by way quote is about right maybe a little bit pricey

Dean_W

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22nd Dec 06 at 14:28

Last time I did a full set, it took me about 1 1/2 hours. Going off that quote, your looking at £66 per hour.

Morty123

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22nd Dec 06 at 16:08

i might give it a go my self ? where can i get the clamps from? how long should i give to do it ?

Gary

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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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22nd Dec 06 at 16:28

I did mine myself, the fronts were complete already so i didnt need clamps. But if i remember right, its a bit of a pain undoing the top mounts on the rears. Could have done with a ratchet spanner. But i'd say a good 2hours if youve never attempted anything like this before.

Dean_W

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22nd Dec 06 at 17:24

Jere you go buddy. Have a read of this. The nut on the top of the strut is a bit of a pain. Use a drop ended spanner and put a spanner/socket onto the top to allow you to get some leverage.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=205259

Be careful with the clamps and make sure you tighten them up evenly. The clamps will cost you about £15 from local motor shop.

Teknologikal

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Registered: 11th May 06
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23rd Dec 06 at 09:26

The hardest part about the rear will be undoing the bolts.

It's advised in the Tutorials to use 3 clamps but you can get away with using 2. As mentioned, just make sure you clamp evenly...wouldn't want a compressed spring going off towards me put it that way