good write up.
I'm going to reference to this DIY extensively when I do mine springs.
Thanks for taking the time to take all the pictures.

 

A perfect DIY. I won't need it for 1-2 years but when I did I will reference to this thread.

 

^^thanks guys^^



Also thank you to the person that made this a sticky.
This will be very good for those up to the challenge

 

Your welcome

 

i ordered the wrong springs i wanted the df but i got the nf tanabe springs didnt realize it till i ad two of them on..


but o well i guess its good for now

 

Just a tip: You can remove the front shocks damper w/o removing the whole plastic part around the windshield wiper. Don't make it a lot harder for yourselves plz......

 

Could you explain how and some photos would be nice!
Thanks!

 

you could do it but you will need ratchet wrenches and more time to kill.
you can only get one hand at a time in there. don't even think about dropping the bolt.

 

Haha yes be really careful with the bolts, and I actually dropped one, but lucky for me I have a magnet stick. I didn't even bother putting the rubber caps back on.

 

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This look like a pain in the @$$ for the front springs, and for someone like me that doesn't do a lot of work on cars, would be better left to someone that knows what they're doing. Question is, what would it cost to get this job done by someone else, ballpark figure?

 

all depends on your area. different places different labor rates.
these rates go by the hour. some charge 50 some charge
over 100 a hour.

you could be looking at anything from $300 to $600 all
depending on your local mech hourly rate. and also how
many hours he is going to charge for a job like this.

 

Also to the above, this can be done and you dont have to remove everything as mentioned to get at the front. It would make it easier but you can get in there enough with a allen and a wrench to get them off. And it can be donw without a spring compressor lol but be sure to aim it away from where you are as its gonna shoot off. (oh boy does this bring back funny stories).

The rear springs are a sinch. You really dont have to take off the shock to cut the bump stop. It would be fine with it left how it is. YOU MAY hit the bumpstop when you hit a huge dip or bump but your still have alot of suspension travel.

well best of luck either way.

great write up once again man!

bump for rs r down springs

 

I didn't bother to trim mine since I rarely have any passengers in the back and I always put my back seats up. (2 seater only mode)

I should be good, but this wont work for everybody.

 

I was on there website and I could not find the springs for 09 fit,.. help please? I reallie wanna lower my car but haven't found any for this year fit.

 

Hey man, key in the word "lowering springs" in the advanced search option and also highlight the 2nd gen forum. Lots of info available for us.

 

Oh okay thank you.

 

No site list them in north america but Tanaba, dont waste your time looking elsewhere (yet). df or nf springs ava from them.

 

yea I no i just wish there were more options to choose from,.. but this model just came out so its gonna be a while huh?

 

I'm pretty satisfied with my DF actually, but if your not a fan of angling really wide and sometimes pissing off other noobs drivers, then just get NF to be safe or stay stock aka 4x4.