Has anyone installed srings and struts at home?

[AGENT 0007]

Just wanted to see if anyone has done it at home, and how hard it was.

[dbanker]

Search around...you'll find a ton of info. Peter has done it recently and it worked out good for him. Though I believe he said it took him an entire day.

[Luc]

Get a friend to help out. Last time, a friend and I did his Gen4 in about 3.5 hours, but probably another extra 15 minutes to remove the handles, panels, etc. on the Solara. You will also need about $150 (minimium) worth of tools if you don't have any.

[Peter]

yeah, took me all day by myself. if u get someone handy, you could do it in half a day. just make sure you're ready and plan ahead so u dont miss anything in the middle of the install.

[STR8PYP]

I did it with a few buddies, and it was hell. Never again.

SC

[RayCarlo]

never again huh steve, ok you guys are starting to scare me, i just ordered my springs today and got my struts yesterday and i'm planning on installing it myself maybe next week or so, whenever i get strut mounts, and you guys are starting to make me think mor about doing that, oh well, when it's all said and don't i'm sure it'll be well worth the frustration and cuts and bruises that i'm sure i'll aquire, plus saves me 150-200 for other things. By the way i got the diagram from Arief today and man are there a lot of things that have to be removed to take out the seats and panels.

Ray

[happy_aggies]

Front one is not too bad. Rear one is pain in da *ss.
Oh.. you probably need the strut/spring compresser, something like that.

PS: Steve, I thought u can remove all the back seats n stuffs for 15 min?

[bkp_duke]

I'm looking to do the same install when in get back in town in two weeks or so. Could someone PM me the detailed instructions and any pointers on the install?

Thanks in advance