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Originally Posted by Salty_X
I don't understand what stuff you need to install coilovers properly... jackstands? a torque wrench? It's the same stuff you need to install shocks and springs. If anything installing coilovers is easier than installing spring/shock combos because there's no need to deal with spring compressors... And you really should be getting an alignment after installing either, alignments don't just apply to coilovers.
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basically i meant if i was going with full coilovers i would want to do the suspension right... i.e. bushings, t/c rods, control arms, pillowball mounts camber correction etc etc etc. springs and shocks is decent performance but certainly not worth all of the above. on a budget i would get springs shocks and go ahead and start stiffening up the chassis and get better brakes. after driving on that a while i would get coilovers after the rest of suspension is in good shape. i mean, what's the point of blowing all your money on coilovers and be driving around with stock brakes, a soft chassis, leaky bushings etc etc. if he doesnt have jackstands, a jack, wrench and equipment to install then that is only more of a reason he shouldn't blow all his money on coilovers. as for spring compressors we all know how to 'rent' them from your local autostore. edit : typically i would just recommend them to drive around stock and learn on it but since the suspension seems to be fukked from what he's saying this is what i think would be best on such a narrow budget.
dj sunrise : i went to college in rutgers so i was down there for a good 4 years. i think there is a FAQ on freshalloy or nico that will tell you spring rates for most of the popular springs. oh and agx shocks are adjustable so you can set your own balance between comfort and performance.
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