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This is a small write-up for my lowering springs install. I won't go over the whole process here as DarrenDriven already has a great guide http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10842, which I used. There are just a few things we did different that I wanted to post along with some photos.

Here are the shiny new springs.


I got the kit with roll bars as well but still haven't put them in. Waiting on new shocks first.


So when I first started reading about this project the top of the strut seemed to be an issue for some people who didn't hold the shaft in place while loosnening it. I didn't want to risk messing with the internals so I just used a thru socket set, http://www.kobalttools.com/products/...-tool-set.html like this one and an allen wrench to hold it in place. If anyone has some input on this, feel free to share.


Remember to remove the ABS and brake lines.




This is where my install took a turn. As we started to drop the shock and control arm we realized that there was enough clearance to pull away the strut without having to remove it from the rest of the hub. We also didn't have to remove the 3 nuts that hold the top hat. This saved us time on the front part of the install.


After putting the boot back over the bump stop and slipping on the new spring we reattached the sway bar link and positioned the assembly back through the top of the hat.





In order to get the jack back from under the car we put some pavers under the wheels so that it would raise it up.


For the rear we proceeded as normal.


There is no shortcut, that we could see, for the rear so that whole strut was removed. Only one bolt back here vs the two in the front so not too bad.



All that's left is to stuff the shock assembly back in place and make sure everything is bolted back up.


There's the rear back in place with red replacing stock.



Befores and Afters.











Overall it was a pretty straight forward install and fun to do. Also a good way to learn what's keeping your car planted to the ground. If anyone has suggestions or tips, let me know. Thanks for looking. And thanks to Chris Dunbar for the info and recommendation!

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