putting springs on my 240

[rmeyer114]

hey guys i got an 89 240 hatch and i need to put some new springs on it the last owner i guess like a dumbass cut the springs so i was wondering how hard and what it requires to change the springs im looking to get the skunk 2 springs off ebay for 124.99 and i was wondering if i need to get new shocks to go with it and how hard of a task it is for a DIYer such as myself

[SLo_MKIII]

I actually helped my friend lower his s13 and it only took about 1hr 45 min easiest car I've ever done.. I would replace the shocks unless their bouncy. But if u have the money I would go ahead and change em. As far as tool I think all we used was a ratchet/ torque wrench

[RL...]

hey guys i got an 89 240 hatch and i need to put some new springs on it the last owner i guess like a dumbass cut the springs so i was wondering how hard and what it requires to change the springs im looking to get the skunk 2 springs off ebay for 124.99 and i was wondering if i need to get new shocks to go with it and how hard of a task it is for a DIYer such as myself

All you need are simple hand tools such as a ratchet and metric sockets, probably anywhere from 10-19mm. But you WILL need to rent/buy a spring compressor from autozone. It's pretty straight forward, and simple to figure out. It is time consuming though, will take you a few hours. I'm sure you can find a write up of it somewhere online...

I would recommend installing new shocks at the same time just because....

[Benefit]

you dont need a spring compressor...unbolt that shit on the ground, it may shoot out 5-10 feet, just be careful

[RL...]

you dont need a spring compressor...unbolt that shit on the ground, it may shoot out 5-10 feet, just be careful


LOL

I would just get the compressor...you do get your money back after all....:yes:

[xdavidscenex]

you dont need a spring compressor...unbolt that shit on the ground, it may shoot out 5-10 feet, just be careful

x2 FTW

[Elbow]

X3 on not using a spring compressor, they are for girls, shoot that spring through a wall instead lol. If they are cut real low you won't even need a compressor or even worry about it shooting at all lol...

What 240 is it? I cut the springs on mine, road smoother then a friends with coilovers.

[rmeyer114]

its an 89 s13 hatchback and the ride sucks my ass on it i made a trip out to helen in it this past weekend and it was the bounciest ride ive ever encounterd in my life, but thanks for all the tips ....skunk 2 springs any good?

[Joshb0809]

Rob,,

Check this out man...

http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/beginner-s-forum/87486-installing-springs-i-searched.html