Miata Mailing List: July 1999, Message #90

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On 7/1/99 16:53, John M. mcg@home.com wrote:

>To anyone who's installed springs on a miata, three quick questions.

I just did shocks, same thing.

>1. How long did it take you?

6 hours, but if you're not going to Konis at the same time you can save 
half an hour of drilling, and if you're not reusing the old springs or 
shocks you will miss at least an hour of forearm torture with the spring 
compressor. You won't need a compressor to put short springs on new 
shcks. Say 4.5 hours working alone.

>2. Did it require any special tools?

Jackstands, a torque wrench, and a large hammer to unseat the upper 
balljoints. Buy new cotter pins first. Also, if you don't already have a 
deep-well 14mm socket, buy one up front.

>3. How difficult was it?  (would you do it again or would you pay someone to
>do it?)

Not difficult, just tedious. I figured it was like making $300 *after 
taxes*. My body was nearly recovered in only 3 or 4 days, really it was. 
I wouldn't pay anyone to do it again.

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Lanny Chambers, St. Louis, USA
'94C

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