Miata Mailing List: July 1999, Message #88

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> To anyone who's installed springs on a miata, three quick questions.
> 
> 1. How long did it take you?
> 2. Did it require any special tools?
> 3. How difficult was it?  (would you do it again or would you 
> pay someone to
> do it?)
> 
> Ok, so that's really 4 questions.  :)
> 
> Thanks!
> John M.
> 

John,

I just got finished installing FM springs and Illuminas (sp?) on my 95 and
did not find it too difficult at all. It took me approximately 5 hours with
a big chunk of that time compressing and releasing springs. BTW, if you go
to DlrAlt's web site, Bill Cardell has an excellent set of instructions that
I highly recommend. Regarding tools you'll need deepdish sockets and a big
hammer. I used a 2-1/2 pound short handled sledge and it worked great for
popping the ball joints. Finally, if you're comfortable doing basic
mechanical stuff you can do this and save yourself about $400 dollars.

Good luck,

Dennis