How to - Install Springs! - Page 3

Latesleeper · 07-06-2006, 07:20 PM

I used this writeup to put my Prodrive springs on. Thanks!

Guam_STI · 07-14-2006, 03:02 PM

Do the brake lines need to be removed? Do the sway bar end links need to be removed? Is a torque wrench a necessity?

ThrillaInManila · 07-14-2006, 03:11 PM

Excellent write-up! I'll be using this soon.

**TRM** · 07-14-2006, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guam_STI

Do the brake lines need to be removed? Do the sway bar end links need to be removed? Is a torque wrench a necessity?

No, no and yes.

the-one1 · 07-15-2006, 11:45 AM

Slightly OT, but are all the stock 05 shocks black like this one in the pictures? My 04 shocks are red. Just wondering.

**Rosspbig** · 07-15-2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guam_STI

Do the sway bar end links need to be removed?

Actually if you have an aftermarket sway bar on the front you may need detach the endlinks to allow the control arm to drop down far enough to re-attach the strut.

***wdb*** · 07-16-2006, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the-one1

Slightly OT, but are all the stock 05 shocks black like this one in the pictures? My 04 shocks are red. Just wondering.

'04 struts are not just red, they are "Cherry Blossom Red", the official color of STi hotness.

'05 and '06 struts were not graced with the same loveliness.

**TRM** · 07-16-2006, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdb

'04 struts are not just red, they are "Cherry Blossom Red", the official color of STi hotness.

'05 and '06 struts were not graced with the same loveliness.

nah, they're just red. cherry blossom is that hot pink color.

DjGuamstyles · 07-21-2006, 11:06 PM

nice stuff, bump for future reference

JT's06sti · 07-22-2006, 09:14 AM

where can i get a spring compressor??? im buying springs soon and id like to install them myself however i dont have a spring compressor..are they expensive??? any other way w/o using one??

rydeordie · 07-24-2006, 02:51 PM

awesome write-up!

supermarkus · 07-24-2006, 11:15 PM

spring compressors can be rented from Autozone for real cheap, like a couple of bucks with a deposit. Or you can get them from autozone, harbor freight, Sears...etc.

sebtarta · 07-28-2006, 10:16 AM

Spring compressors are about $40 at autozone, you can rent them for free too.

If you are not using an air gun make sure you have an allen key and the open socket wrench.

rydeordie · 07-28-2006, 03:11 PM

How long does this whole procedure take w/out airtools and a lift. Will I also need a torque wrench for this job?

Ver7wannabe · 07-28-2006, 07:21 PM

If you have never done it before, allow yourself a 2-3 hours. A torque wrench is a very good tool to have, the strut top bolts do not take very much to break. I have done it a couple of times without one though, just be careful.

07-06-2006, 07:20 PM	#31
Latesleeper Junior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Snow Tires Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	I used this writeup to put my Prodrive springs on. Thanks! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-24-2006, 02:51 PM	#41
rydeordie Junior STI Driver Car: EVO IX Location: New Jersey Posts: 64 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	. awesome write-up!

07-28-2006, 07:21 PM	#45
Ver7wannabe Spec C Club Car: Bugeyes forever! Location: CT Posts: 1,023 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	If you have never done it before, allow yourself a 2-3 hours. A torque wrench is a very good tool to have, the strut top bolts do not take very much to break. I have done it a couple of times without one though, just be careful. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-14-2006, 03:02 PM	#32
Guam_STI Lurker Posts: 1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Do the brake lines need to be removed? Do the sway bar end links need to be removed? Is a torque wrench a necessity?

07-14-2006, 03:11 PM	#33
ThrillaInManila Grassroots STI Racer Car: STI Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 586 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Excellent write-up! I'll be using this soon.

07-15-2006, 11:45 AM	#35
the-one1 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 44 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Slightly OT, but are all the stock 05 shocks black like this one in the pictures? My 04 shocks are red. Just wondering.

07-21-2006, 11:06 PM	#39
DjGuamstyles Amateur STI Driver Car: Aspen White 04 STi Location: SoCal 626 Posts: 29 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	nice stuff, bump for future reference

07-22-2006, 09:14 AM	#40
JT's06sti Senior STI Driver Car: 06 sti Fav Mod: METH!!!! Location: Derry, PA Posts: 359 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	where can i get a spring compressor??? im buying springs soon and id like to install them myself however i dont have a spring compressor..are they expensive??? any other way w/o using one??

07-24-2006, 11:15 PM	#42
supermarkus Spec C Club Car: 08 STi, SSM Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,441 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	spring compressors can be rented from Autozone for real cheap, like a couple of bucks with a deposit. Or you can get them from autozone, harbor freight, Sears...etc.

07-28-2006, 10:16 AM	#43
sebtarta Spec C Club Car: Waiting for the STI Fav Mod: Driving My Car Location: I Don't Know Posts: 1,661 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Spring compressors are about $40 at autozone, you can rent them for free too. If you are not using an air gun make sure you have an allen key and the open socket wrench.

07-28-2006, 03:11 PM	#44
rydeordie Junior STI Driver Car: EVO IX Location: New Jersey Posts: 64 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	How long does this whole procedure take w/out airtools and a lift. Will I also need a torque wrench for this job?