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355rockit 08-05-2014 07:51 PM

Any recommendations on a shop in San Diego to do spring swap?
 
I bought some used oem struts/shocks and the TRD lowering springs and I am looking for a shop in (North County) San Diego area that could swap out the springs. I plan to install the suspension myself and hold onto the original replaced suspension if I need to go back to stock, but kind of wary of the spring compressor usage. Any recommnedations?

CSG David 08-05-2014 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 355rockit (Post 1883790)
I bought some used oem struts/shocks and the TRD lowering springs and I am looking for a shop in (North County) San Diego area that could swap out the springs. I plan to install the suspension myself and hold onto the original replaced suspension if I need to go back to stock, but kind of wary of the spring compressor usage. Any recommnedations?

The spring compressor is nice to have, but I took the spring off without one. I don't recommend my method, but it's possible if you know exactly what to do. With that said, most shops can do it if necessary.

355rockit 08-10-2014 07:49 PM

Bought a spring compressor (single action type) from Harbour Freight. It didn't allow enough compression to allow stock spring to be removed safely since it was for longer springs. I ended up returning the spring compressor. I think I will get the springs swapped by a shop to be on the safe side.

CSG David 08-11-2014 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 355rockit (Post 1892477)
Bought a spring compressor (single action type) from Harbour Freight. It didn't allow enough compression to allow stock spring to be removed safely since it was for longer springs. I ended up returning the spring compressor. I think I will get the springs swapped by a shop to be on the safe side.

Go to Autozone and rent out the spring compressor.

VegasFT86 08-11-2014 03:38 PM

What @CSG David said! You can rent almost any tool for Autozone or O-Riley. All you need is your ID to give to them as collateral, or they let you pay for the rent cost and return the fee when you're done.

CSG David 08-11-2014 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 355rockit (Post 1883790)
I bought some used oem struts/shocks and the TRD lowering springs and I am looking for a shop in (North County) San Diego area that could swap out the springs. I plan to install the suspension myself and hold onto the original replaced suspension if I need to go back to stock, but kind of wary of the spring compressor usage. Any recommnedations?

Where do you live? I'll do it ghetto style if I need to.


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