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IS200 lowering springs, reccomendations and advice

IS200 lowering springs, reccomendations and advice

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spikes
Posting Freak
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08-02-2019, 11:43 AM
#1
how long a job is it to change all four coil spings on an IS200 ? approx hrs.
thanx

spikes
spikes
08-02-2019, 11:43 AM #1

how long a job is it to change all four coil spings on an IS200 ? approx hrs.
thanx


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Fozzy
Posting Freak
1,132
08-02-2019, 12:03 PM
#2
I did Speedfreaks car recently, i think it took me around 2 hours all in. Luckily his struts came aparts quite easily, so it does depend on circumstances a bit.

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Fozzy
08-02-2019, 12:03 PM #2

I did Speedfreaks car recently, i think it took me around 2 hours all in. Luckily his struts came aparts quite easily, so it does depend on circumstances a bit.


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spikes
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08-02-2019, 12:14 PM
#3
Hurricane I did Speedfreaks car recently, i think it took me around 2 hours all in. Luckily his struts came aparts quite easily, so it does depend on circumstances a bit.

are there problem areas to watch out for ? a mecanic friend told me he would do it but his books listed 5hr job which he thought was a lot and wonderd if there was any problem areas.

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spikes
08-02-2019, 12:14 PM #3

Hurricane I did Speedfreaks car recently, i think it took me around 2 hours all in. Luckily his struts came aparts quite easily, so it does depend on circumstances a bit.

are there problem areas to watch out for ? a mecanic friend told me he would do it but his books listed 5hr job which he thought was a lot and wonderd if there was any problem areas.


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Fozzy
Posting Freak
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08-02-2019, 12:19 PM
#4
I dont recall there being any issues at all. They come off pretty easily, we WD40'd all nuts/bolts when we started and it all came apart without any problems. 5 hours seems a long time to me

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Fozzy
08-02-2019, 12:19 PM #4

I dont recall there being any issues at all. They come off pretty easily, we WD40'd all nuts/bolts when we started and it all came apart without any problems. 5 hours seems a long time to me


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08-02-2019, 12:28 PM
#5
Hurricane I dont recall there being any issues at all. They come off pretty easily, we WD40'd all nuts/bolts when we started and it all came apart without any problems. 5 hours seems a long time to me

thats what he said, but was quite happy to do the job but see how it goes, wanted to do it one evening, thanks for help mate:biggrin:

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spikes
08-02-2019, 12:28 PM #5

Hurricane I dont recall there being any issues at all. They come off pretty easily, we WD40'd all nuts/bolts when we started and it all came apart without any problems. 5 hours seems a long time to me

thats what he said, but was quite happy to do the job but see how it goes, wanted to do it one evening, thanks for help mate:biggrin:


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Fozzy
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08-02-2019, 12:30 PM
#6
No problem at all mate, good luck with it and get some pics up once its all done

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Fozzy
08-02-2019, 12:30 PM #6

No problem at all mate, good luck with it and get some pics up once its all done


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08-02-2019, 12:35 PM
#7
Hurricane No problem at all mate, good luck with it and get some pics up once its all done

all ideas @ moment, not even sure what springs to go for was lookin at tein -35 front -23 rear but need to check others ....dont want it to low

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spikes
08-02-2019, 12:35 PM #7

Hurricane No problem at all mate, good luck with it and get some pics up once its all done

all ideas @ moment, not even sure what springs to go for was lookin at tein -35 front -23 rear but need to check others ....dont want it to low


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Fozzy
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08-02-2019, 12:40 PM
#8
All i did was fit them! I have no idea about IS200's or what parts are best. I think i fitted Speedfreaks with TRD or TTE springs iirc. Ill change your thread title to see if anyone else can help

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Fozzy
08-02-2019, 12:40 PM #8

All i did was fit them! I have no idea about IS200's or what parts are best. I think i fitted Speedfreaks with TRD or TTE springs iirc. Ill change your thread title to see if anyone else can help


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Bandit
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09-02-2019, 01:01 AM
#9
Did mine in about 2.5 hrs working on my own? they do come apart pretty easy and think the hardest part for me was getting the shocks off due to limited space? but with the new lower springs fitted they go back on a lot easier :thumbup1: mine will be coming off again very soon :blink: mine has the Koni springs with Koni adjustable shocks, but i don't rate the shocks one bit, they knock very badly!
Edited 22-03-2012, 10:37 AM by Bandit.

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Bandit
09-02-2019, 01:01 AM #9

Did mine in about 2.5 hrs working on my own? they do come apart pretty easy and think the hardest part for me was getting the shocks off due to limited space? but with the new lower springs fitted they go back on a lot easier :thumbup1: mine will be coming off again very soon :blink: mine has the Koni springs with Koni adjustable shocks, but i don't rate the shocks one bit, they knock very badly!


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Stoney
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09-02-2019, 06:44 AM
#10
I would have said 2-3 hours all in, IF everything comes apart and goes back together easily and as it should. If you do hit any problems, they could slow you down considerably though.

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Stoney
09-02-2019, 06:44 AM #10

I would have said 2-3 hours all in, IF everything comes apart and goes back together easily and as it should. If you do hit any problems, they could slow you down considerably though.


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