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      12-07-2011, 06:59 PM   #1
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Spring Install?

Has anyone done their own spring install? Would like to do this myself but would like to know if anyone has any experience and can offer advice. Thanks.
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      12-08-2011, 02:05 PM   #2
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I was wondering the same thing. I want to install the ACS springs myself. There's no Bentley manual yet for the F10.
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      12-08-2011, 06:28 PM   #3
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the front is doable... but the rear is a pain in the ass... ive changed suspensions multiple times, but decided to pay to get it installed for my f10
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I saw the rears on mine get changed out and they went thru the speaker on top of the rear seat. Seemed easy enough but I wasn't paying 100% attention.
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I've done an H&R spring install myself with a buddy and it took about 3 hours to do. Not terribly difficult if you have the right tools. I can post a quick write-up if there's enough interest.
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I've done an H&R spring install myself with a buddy and it took about 3 hours to do. Not terribly difficult if you have the right tools. I can post a quick write-up if there's enough interest.
Please.
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      12-11-2011, 07:55 AM   #7
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I've done an H&R spring install myself with a buddy and it took about 3 hours to do. Not terribly difficult if you have the right tools. I can post a quick write-up if there's enough interest.
I think there is enough interest on this board. For those who like to do this stuff and have the tools it not only saves money but is a source of satisfaction doing your own work.
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      12-17-2011, 08:19 AM   #8
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I've done an H&R spring install myself with a buddy and it took about 3 hours to do. Not terribly difficult if you have the right tools. I can post a quick write-up if there's enough interest.
that would be great. When someone finally do it themselves can you take pictures of the DIY.
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      12-26-2011, 04:08 PM   #9
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I've done an H&R spring install myself with a buddy and it took about 3 hours to do. Not terribly difficult if you have the right tools. I can post a quick write-up if there's enough interest.
Still waiting for that write up.
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      12-27-2011, 04:58 PM   #10
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Still waiting for that write up.
Sorry for the delay. I wasn't subscribed to this thread so I didn't know there was any interest. Just finished the write-up and here it is:

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...5#post11046645

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