About Lowering Spring Installation

OcOnnor220 · November 1st, 2006, 09:54 PM

I've had these springs sitting in my garage for over a year because I'm too afraid to try and install them myself but refuse to pay a mechanic an insane labor charge to do it for me. They're Steeda springs for the 99-04 GT...one source told me to use a motorized spring compressor, another told me to unbolt the shock from inside the hood after jacking the car up, then ease the lower control arm down (guiding the shock clear of the fender) until I can pry it out. I don't have seven hands, only one brain...I figure if I was going to do it without a spring compressor...could'nt I just support the front of the car with the jack, leave the wheel and rotor assembly on and unbolt the shock from the lower control arm...jacking the car UP until theres enough room to get the spring out? I think some people eggagerate (I don't know how to spell and don't care)....How much pressure are these damn front springs REALLY under? Any other tips because I'm getting close to just throwing the springs away. Thanks a lot...Greg

mjkids · November 1st, 2006, 11:05 PM

when the car is in the the spring lose pressure but i would do the shock to and caster plates to

mjkids · November 1st, 2006, 11:05 PM

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99mustang232 · November 1st, 2006, 11:28 PM

you don't need a spring compressor, but reading something like this may help you understand it

orangeRcode · November 2nd, 2006, 12:02 AM

That's a good article 99Mustang. Might also want to look at the how to article in Mustangworld. I installed mine along with new shocks/struts and camber/caster plates in about 3 hours. It helps to have a buddy there but it is not difficult. As long as you have a good jack, axle stands and basic hand tools, it is a straightforward install. I would rate it a 6 out of 10 in difficulty. Check out the how to's and ask questions if you have any then go for it.

orangeRcode · November 2nd, 2006, 12:03 AM

Found the article:

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/...edaspring1.htm

Good luck.

Troyzstang · November 2nd, 2006, 09:30 AM

I was worried as well when I did my install. You can do it with ease. I did my front end complete inside of 2 hours with no problem at all.

Good luck,
Troy

OcOnnor220 · November 2nd, 2006, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the article, its' exactly the same procedure as I read in another article..so I guess this is the most common way to do it. Should I take the car to get a four-wheel alignment right away? I'm gonna upgrade the front rotors also so since I'll have the car up and rotors off I might as well get everything done at once. Thanks, I'll let you know how it turns out. Greg

99mustang232 · November 2nd, 2006, 11:15 PM

yes you should get an alignment but i't doesn't need to be 4wheel, only two, unless you have AWD. might want to review how to change the caster/camber settings, because most alignment shops aren't that familar with c/c plates and you don't want old bubbachuck experimenting to try and figure it out on yours.

OcOnnor220 · November 3rd, 2006, 09:05 PM

Dont worry, would'nt have started buying these cars if I did'nt know a guy who knew a guy who was the world's last honest/compitant mechanic..Round here its part of buying a muscle car. Thanks again, Greg

Michael Ripp · December 13th, 2006, 11:10 PM

Great install guide 99mustang

04Pony · December 21st, 2006, 01:07 AM

Auto Zone rents the spring compressors, I would suggest getting it, makes the job easier and quicker.

FOR POINT SIX · December 21st, 2006, 01:49 AM

http://www.stangnet.com/tech/spring.html

The install is also here.

WAVEBYE · December 21st, 2006, 02:10 AM

be very careful using the spring compressor on the front cuz you can or i could only get it (spring compressor) on one side and it could let loose on ya. i had to step on the a-arm and put grease on the spring boot to be able to get the new spring in.

ChrisJ · December 21st, 2006, 09:03 AM

Where are you located?

If you are in the Hampton Roads Area i will install them after I get back from my deployment next month...

GTSilver · December 21st, 2006, 11:02 AM

it cost me only $75 bux to install my springs....how much they wanna charge u where ur at?

ujslost · March 24th, 2007, 12:51 AM

I installed my eibach pro kit in about an hour. Using a lift but a set of jack stands is just as good for this.
Personally I took the balljoint loose from the spindle ( then replaced balljoint at the same time, thought I would kill 2 birds with one stone). Then just positioned the brake assembly and strut out of the way. The spring isnt gonna just jump out at you. Ya have to pull that damn control arm WAYYYY down to get the spring out.

Rear unbolted 1 nut on each quad shock, and lower bolts on rear shocks
jacked up right side of rear axle pulled opposite side spring out. the viseversa!

November 1st, 2006, 09:54 PM	#1
OcOnnor220 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	About Lowering Spring Installation I've had these springs sitting in my garage for over a year because I'm too afraid to try and install them myself but refuse to pay a mechanic an insane labor charge to do it for me. They're Steeda springs for the 99-04 GT...one source told me to use a motorized spring compressor, another told me to unbolt the shock from inside the hood after jacking the car up, then ease the lower control arm down (guiding the shock clear of the fender) until I can pry it out. I don't have seven hands, only one brain...I figure if I was going to do it without a spring compressor...could'nt I just support the front of the car with the jack, leave the wheel and rotor assembly on and unbolt the shock from the lower control arm...jacking the car UP until theres enough room to get the spring out? I think some people eggagerate (I don't know how to spell and don't care)....How much pressure are these damn front springs REALLY under? Any other tips because I'm getting close to just throwing the springs away. Thanks a lot...Greg

November 1st, 2006, 11:05 PM	#2
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 830 iTrader: 0 reviews	when the car is in the the spring lose pressure but i would do the shock to and caster plates to __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

November 1st, 2006, 11:05 PM	#3
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 830 iTrader: 0 reviews	air __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

November 1st, 2006, 11:28 PM	#4
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	you don't need a spring compressor, but reading something like this may help you understand it __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

November 2nd, 2006, 12:02 AM	#5
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	That's a good article 99Mustang. Might also want to look at the how to article in Mustangworld. I installed mine along with new shocks/struts and camber/caster plates in about 3 hours. It helps to have a buddy there but it is not difficult. As long as you have a good jack, axle stands and basic hand tools, it is a straightforward install. I would rate it a 6 out of 10 in difficulty. Check out the how to's and ask questions if you have any then go for it. __________________

November 2nd, 2006, 12:03 AM	#6
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,830 iTrader: 1 reviews	Found the article: http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/...edaspring1.htm Good luck. __________________

November 2nd, 2006, 09:30 AM	#7
Troyzstang Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was worried as well when I did my install. You can do it with ease. I did my front end complete inside of 2 hours with no problem at all. Good luck, Troy

November 2nd, 2006, 11:09 PM	#8
OcOnnor220 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok Thanks! Thanks for the article, its' exactly the same procedure as I read in another article..so I guess this is the most common way to do it. Should I take the car to get a four-wheel alignment right away? I'm gonna upgrade the front rotors also so since I'll have the car up and rotors off I might as well get everything done at once. Thanks, I'll let you know how it turns out. Greg

November 2nd, 2006, 11:15 PM	#9
99mustang232 MM Fanatic 1999 Ford Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: newport news, va Posts: 3,745 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes you should get an alignment but i't doesn't need to be 4wheel, only two, unless you have AWD. might want to review how to change the caster/camber settings, because most alignment shops aren't that familar with c/c plates and you don't want old bubbachuck experimenting to try and figure it out on yours. __________________ ...even fire and single cammin 1986 Ford F-150 5.0L 2WD 1994 Toyota Pickup 2.4L 4WD 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8L V6 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0L 2WD 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L AWD

November 3rd, 2006, 09:05 PM	#10
OcOnnor220 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dont worry, would'nt have started buying these cars if I did'nt know a guy who knew a guy who was the world's last honest/compitant mechanic..Round here its part of buying a muscle car. Thanks again, Greg

December 13th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#11
Michael Ripp Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Great install guide 99mustang

December 21st, 2006, 01:07 AM	#12
04Pony Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	Auto Zone rents the spring compressors, I would suggest getting it, makes the job easier and quicker. __________________ 2004 Mustang GT, 5SPD, Black/Black, Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda CAI, 3.73 Motive gears

December 21st, 2006, 01:49 AM	#13
FOR POINT SIX Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 679 iTrader: 0 reviews	http://www.stangnet.com/tech/spring.html The install is also here. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/forpointsix My Garage

December 21st, 2006, 02:10 AM	#14
WAVEBYE Hardcore Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Twin Turbo 10.43 @ 139mph Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southaven,MS Posts: 1,471 iTrader: 0 reviews	be very careful using the spring compressor on the front cuz you can or i could only get it (spring compressor) on one side and it could let loose on ya. i had to step on the a-arm and put grease on the spring boot to be able to get the new spring in. __________________ Nobody gonna take my car Im gonna race it to the ground Nobody gonna beat my car Its gonna break the speed of sound Oooh its a killing machine Its got everything Like a driving power big fat tires And everything - Deep Purple

December 21st, 2006, 09:03 AM	#15
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	Where are you located? If you are in the Hampton Roads Area i will install them after I get back from my deployment next month... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

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December 21st, 2006, 11:02 AM	#16
GTSilver Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	it cost me only $75 bux to install my springs....how much they wanna charge u where ur at? __________________ 2002 GT K&N CAI O/R X-Pipe Race Bullit Mufflers SCT Xcal2 w/Custom Tune By RWTD 4.10 Rear Nitto D/R's FR500 Rims 17x9 17x10.5

March 24th, 2007, 12:51 AM	#17
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I installed my eibach pro kit in about an hour. Using a lift but a set of jack stands is just as good for this. Personally I took the balljoint loose from the spindle ( then replaced balljoint at the same time, thought I would kill 2 birds with one stone). Then just positioned the brake assembly and strut out of the way. The spring isnt gonna just jump out at you. Ya have to pull that damn control arm WAYYYY down to get the spring out. Rear unbolted 1 nut on each quad shock, and lower bolts on rear shocks jacked up right side of rear axle pulled opposite side spring out. the viseversa! __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

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