Lowering spring installation time and tips

Mintmoney15

Senior Member
First Name
Alex
Joined
Dec 20, 2019
Threads
19
Messages
130
Reaction score
51
Location
Parker colorado
Vehicle(s)
2018 Honda Civic hatchback sport
Country flag
I plan on installing my lowering springs on Friday and have 4 hours to do so. Will I have enough time or should I hold off tell I have a full day and what are some tips for doing the installation that you guys learned while doing yours. (This is the first time I’m lowering a car)
Sponsored

 

hobby-man

Senior Member
First Name
Mike
Joined
Jun 20, 2018
Threads
50
Messages
2,867
Reaction score
2,739
Location
GTA
Vehicle(s)
2021 WRX STi, 2018 Sport Touring Hatchback (sold)
Build Thread
Link
Country flag
If you were experienced I'd say 1 hour per corner was enough time. For a first timer who shouldn't want to rush and do everything slowly and carefully...I say wait for a full day.
 

Tzfng

Senior Member
Joined
Apr 19, 2019
Threads
14
Messages
64
Reaction score
16
Location
Vancouver
Vehicle(s)
19' Civic Hatch ST
Country flag
I installed a set of Swift Spec R lowering springs on my hatchback last week with the help of my dad. Took us 1.5 hours total.

Watched this video for a detailed explanation of the whole process. Hope this helps

 

Swordfish

Senior Member
Joined
Feb 15, 2017
Threads
41
Messages
854
Reaction score
353
Location
Los Angeles, California
Vehicle(s)
2017 Honda Civic
Country flag
I remember the first time I lowered a car. I lowered it 5". No power tools at all. Just a breaker bar and some standard hand tools and a car jack.

It took me 10 hrs just to do the front of the car after watching a YouTube video. I had to do the rears the next day due to how long it took which was faster.....7 hrs.
Sponsored

 


 


Top