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I ordered the set of H&R springs for my car- which should be here Tuesday-, and was wondering if anyone has installed springs on their cars themselves. Not too many places downriver here a willing to do it for around $180 or even do it at all. If anyone can whip me up a set of instructions or that has any advice on install, could you possibly help? Thanks, ------------------ Paul Swift '95 Midnight Red SE V6 MTX MODs and some more Mods Upgraded Stereo System Midnight Red Contour Pics [This message has been edited by MIdnight95SE (edited February 17, 2001).]
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My only advice is to not drink to many beers while doing the install. We did and forgot to tighten the lugs on the drivers side front wheel. It almost fell of on the e-way at about 70. Car was shakin like hell and our drunk a$$'s thought it was just a $h!tty road at first  It seems to take a lot longer while drinkin too for some unknown reason 
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I forgot to tighten the lugs before when I changed the parking brake cables! The car was shaking, and I thought WTF!!! Then I remember that I didn't tight those lugs down! Originally posted by Ws6cott: My only advice is to not drink to many beers while doing the install. We did and forgot to tighten the lugs on the drivers side front wheel. It almost fell of on the e-way at about 70. Car was shakin like hell and our drunk a$$'s thought it was just a $h!tty road at first 
It seems to take a lot longer while drinkin too for some unknown reason  ------------------ \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ AirKnight (Dominic Ho) Buffalo, NY
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Paul, I might be able to get you either directions or get a mechanic to do it for you, call me and i'll find out.
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Cheapest shop that I've found installs for $200....If you want any more info email me.. ------------------ Brian 1999 Contour SVT Green KKM, Dual 40 Series Flowmasters, 3.5" tips, Removed Resonator, B&M Edge Shifter, Cuzo Headlights, Clear Corners, A6 Side Markers, Silver Grills, 17" Konig Tantrums, Toyo Rubber. brian8064@aol.com
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Got the springs today!! YESSSSS!! Look at these bad boys! Nomi, I'll give you a call sometime this week. I found a place to install at $150, but I think I am going to get new struts along with the install.. I'll have to think about it, since I have 80k miles on the car.. Thanks ! ------------------ Paul Swift '95 Midnight Red SE V6 MTX MODs and some more Mods Upgraded Stereo System Midnight Red Contour Pics
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Originally posted by MIdnight95SE: Got the springs today!! YESSSSS!! Look at these bad boys! Nomi, I'll give you a call sometime this week. I found a place to install at $150, but I think I am going to get new struts along with the install.. I'll have to think about it, since I have 80k miles on the car.. Thanks !
Wheres the place that will install for $150? I need to get mine in too and like I said previously, the cheapest I've found is $200. Thanks Brian
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Oh I wish I had blue. Mine are red!!
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Brian, The place that quoted me $150 was Brownstown Auto- phone number: 734-782-4005. This was for just spring install only, and was a rough estimate, because he said for his final word I would ahve to bring it in for him to look at. I've taken extensive looks at the suspension, and really think this is something that i can do myself. All i need to do is rent some spring compressors, and then figure how to compress the struts and I'll be all set!! Isn't the blue a great look!? Hehe.. ------------------ Paul Swift '95 Midnight Red SE V6 MTX MODs and some more Mods Upgraded Stereo System Midnight Red Contour Pics [This message has been edited by MIdnight95SE (edited February 21, 2001).]
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Alright, thanks a lot Paul...I'll give them a call..
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