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Perth Australia
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November 2004
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suspension question
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Tue, 28 December 2004 19:08
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umm i had a hunt around the forums before i wanted to ask. but it didnt really help, though i did find out how to install new springs etc.
i was wondering if i buy new springs would it be ok to reuse my current shockies?
just noticed that my rear end sits higher than my front on my ae92 seca. so i was going to find out how much it would cost to lower the rear end so its hopefully even. then compare it to the costs of buying new springs and doing it myself.
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Location:
Tasmania
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May 2002
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Re: suspension question
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Tue, 28 December 2004 23:03
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Take the rear springs out and cut 1/4 of a coil off with a hacksaw. If that is not low enough (after bouncing the car and going for a drive), take them out again and chop another 1/4 of a coil off. If you find yourself taking a full coil off, then maybe thats ok, just. If you think you want more than a coil cut off, then don't do it. Just buy lowering springs. Your standard shocks should be ok if they are new enough, for just a right height adjustment.
If you want your car more like a sports car, ready for hard driving, you want stiffer springs also. The standard shocks will still be ok for this as well, to some extent as long as they are new (not the old original ones). The best setup is stiffer springs, with up rated shocks to match the springs.
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Location:
On your mum!
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: suspension question
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Wed, 29 December 2004 00:03
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To take the springs off you need to remove the struts and compress the spring before undoing the retaining nut on top - IF you don't compress teh spring be prepared for the strut top (spring retainer and nut) to smack you in the mouth.
After the spring is compressed it is straight forward - when installing new springs, they are sometimes not very compressed at the installed height leaving you to fit the new springs without having compressed them first.
Whether or not you use the existing shocks is a matter of how good their condition is - remember that the shock is there to control the spring, and uprated springs will usually required shocks uprated accordingly.
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: suspension question
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Wed, 29 December 2004 00:20
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Despite other suggestions, don't cut springs. 
Really stupid and dangerous. Buy new ones, and if you donm't have the tools and knowhow, pay to get it done.
Shocks should match the spings, so depending on the age of the car, new ones are a wise investment.
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Location:
Canberra
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February 2004
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