Im not exactly the most mechanicly inclined and I have just the basic hand tools. No air compressor or air tools. Ive never done any major work on my car that involves using alot of tools. I usually just take the car to the mechanics when something goes wrong with it. I want to start getting more hands on with my car and Im about to order a set of lowering springs and struts. For someone with my background who has literally never done anything like that before, how bad will it be for me if I try to install the new suspension? I think Im more afraid of taking something apart and then not being able to put it back together properly. That would mean I would have to call a tow truck and have it towed to a shop to be fixed. huh.gif

 

Socket set and rent a spring compressor from advance or autozone. Uninstall and do the reverse for install. Not too hard. maybe 3 on a scale of 10.

 

It's really not that hard. I was in your position(hadn't done much other than an intake and changing the plugs/wires and no air tools), the hardest part was getting the lower strut bolts loose due to rust. But if your car doesn't have much rust it'll be a lot easier. The only special tool you'll really need is the spring compressor which you can rent from an auto parts store usually.

 

try and find a friend who has more experience than you do just in case you get to that point where you can't go back

 

Buy a Manual and learn step by step that way. Thats what I did. smile.gif

 

It's pretty easy. Everything is pretty simple and straightforward. Pay attention to how the washers, spacers, bushings, etc. go together and you should be fine.

 

i actually just finished mine today not too long ago. took me about 4 hours for the entire dismantle and reinstall of all struts and springs. i did it all with a short handle ratchet (it sucked lol) a jack and some jack stands. and obviously the spring compressors. its seriously not that hard at all. just tedious.

 

Did my own as well, its simple just a lil time consuming.