H&R sport springs going in now as soon... - Honda Prelude Forum

h22a193 · 07-15-2003, 05:48 PM

as I make sure what all to do, to put them on. Please make a list of things I have to do so I can make sure. And beacuse I have a 4 g I DONT have to cut the bumpstops right? Thanks I need help fast. Im want to put them on now!

prelude styl · 07-15-2003, 05:56 PM

Jack up the car
take off the tire
unbolt the 3(in front, 2 in back) strut mount nuts
take out the bolt holding the shock onto the lower control arm
(for front only) undo/loosen the bolt that tightens the fork on the front shock and take off the fork
take off brake lines from the shock
maneuver the shock out
compress the spring
undo the top of the shock/spring assembly
take off/replace spring
take all steps in reverse.

h22a193 · 07-15-2003, 05:58 PM

oh yeah one more thing do I leave the plastic thing on thats around the springs for the rear? People with H&R will know what I mean

SlowSi · 07-15-2003, 10:08 PM

Get pics when your done!

Do you have stock rims and shocks? I wanna see the drop.

LUDE'Z · 07-15-2003, 10:14 PM

Yoo man what shocks are you using with the race springs? Please post up some pics when its all complete.

DOHCVTEC190 · 07-15-2003, 10:32 PM

He's not using race springs??

On the bumpstops, I'm not sure what H&R says, but I cut mine in half with my Neuspeed springs.

prelude styl · 07-15-2003, 10:57 PM

Yes, leave on the plastic sleeves.

CrazieLude · 07-16-2003, 12:21 AM

I'm getting ready to put H&R sport springs on my 4th gen also with KYB AGX struts. Good luck man, tell me how it was b/c I plan on doing this myself (with some male strength

). Also...pictures!!

T

Zimmlude · 07-16-2003, 02:16 AM

Hey,

I was wondering how you all compressed the springs off? When I did my Acura I had to take them to Les Schwab to get the sqeezed off as the compressor I rented from Schucks was to big to fit between the coils. I have heard of people just loosening the upper nut and letting it fly (I'm not going to do this as I am not SUICIDAL).

I was thinking about tieing some of the coils together while the they are on the car and compressed by the weight of the car. I am not sur what I would use that would be strong enough and what to do with the compressed springs once they are off the car.

Thanks for the help.

BTW, I am also doing H&R Sports

h22a193 · 07-16-2003, 08:23 AM

im going to be on stock shocks for a while, my car has only 79k on it so I figure it will last me a while, prob, will upgrade in 3 months. Yes it will be lowered on stock wheels, for 3 days, I get my slipstreams here on friday.

CrazieLude · 07-16-2003, 03:32 PM

ill be lowered on stock wheels also...no biggie.

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Zimmlude · 07-16-2003, 03:36 PM

^^^ ditto.

I just wanted better handleing out of it. I think the car will look great with stockers on there and just a little lower

prelude styl · 07-16-2003, 05:46 PM

Agreed, nothing wrong with lowered on stock... it's the other way around that I hate

mike95 · 07-16-2003, 06:04 PM

Do not cut bumpstops. It will ride even better than stock and you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner. I know, cause I waited like an idiot and carried a set of H&R sports around in my trunk for two years+. It rides so fine now with 215-45-17's and no rubbing, no tire problems of any kind, and no need for camber kit.

budafuco · 07-16-2003, 09:16 PM

Rent a spring compressor, i rented one for 10 bucks, it fit just fine

bsi · 07-16-2003, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by prelude styl
Agreed, nothing wrong with lowered on stock... it's the other way around that I hate

as opposed to raised on stock?

as for the compressor it is kind of a bish on progressive springs, but by no means impossible

SlowSi · 07-17-2003, 07:29 PM

^^, I think he means not lowered on bigger rims.

Which I did for 2 days.

I wonder how far the springs would launch from the strut. lol

prelude styl · 07-17-2003, 07:54 PM

lol.. has anyone tried? I'm sure as hell not stupid enough to do it.

And yes, that's what I meant.

bsi · 07-17-2003, 11:02 PM

ive heard of someone putting them against the curb and having them shoot across the street

yohan420 · 07-18-2003, 02:42 PM

I've got KYB ATX's and H&R sport in my basement.

Only thing has me iffy is the brake lines ?? do i disconnect them and stop the fluid from leakin or just re-position to get it out?

How about what NTPOG says about removing the ball joint with the pittman arm puller? is this not necessary?

Any problems with riding around with only the 2 front ones done/dropped and leavin the back for another time?