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Originally Posted by fp5_dr0p
i currently just bought the eibach pro-kits, and i have been wanting to get my car lowered. my question is, is it really that hard to install the springs? because i would love to do a DIY so i could really get to know the car and all, and atop of that i wouldn't have to pay someone for the service.
but on the other hand, if the installation of the springs would require the help of a professional, where would i try to find a shop to lower my car? would i just go to the run-of-the-mill gas station or mechanic? or to some performance shop to get my springs installed?
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Really depends on how mechanically inclined you are. If you have the hand tools and jack stands all you need to do is rent a spring compressor and follow the instructions layed out by Niko...whether or not you want to remove all the plastic/shrouds is optional as others have stated.
For me it was worth it to have someone do it in a couple of hours and be done with it. While I was waiting I got to check out alot of wheels and BS with other customers. Paid $450.00 total for the springs (Eibach Pro Kit), installation and alignment. Of course I did end up having to cut my own bump stops in the rear but it was no big deal...
Call around and get some pricing from reputable shops that have done lowering before and preferably experienced with Fits. I got mine done at
Discount Tire Center (not to be confused with Discount Tire Direct/America's Tire).