how low should i drop my grand am?

[2000 GT Coupe]

Originally Posted by anthony00

what tools would you need? and i would have to still buy the springs i just dont kno which ones to go with and where to buy them..

obviously a jack and stands, spring compressor misc wrenches and sockets, I have an electric impact and std impact sockets, metric impact sockets would be a plus.
I have a travel set of misc wrenches and sockets that is usually complete enough. though it is missing 16-17mm and it only goes up to 21mm I think.
I have a very nice low profile hydro floor jack and jack stands however I only have a drive way to do the work in.

[anthony00]

oh ok well i have a jack and stands and if u did come down here i have my garage but its however you want to do it..i mean im still trying 2 figure out where to get the springs and struts where did you get yours?

[AaronGTR]

Can't go wrong with partsforyoucar.com. That's where I got mine from originally. You can find them on Ebay too, but the cost difference after shipping and everything is only $5-15 on average, and at least with PFYC you know you will get good customer service and fast shipping. Plus it's nice to support our site sponsors.

[2000 GT Coupe]

Originally Posted by anthony00

oh ok well i have a jack and stands and if u did come down here i have my garage but its however you want to do it..i mean im still trying 2 figure out where to get the springs and struts where did you get yours?

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Can't go wrong with partsforyoucar.com. That's where I got mine from originally. You can find them on Ebay too, but the cost difference after shipping and everything is only $5-15 on average, and at least with PFYC you know you will get good customer service and fast shipping. Plus it's nice to support our site sponsors.

I agree with Aaron, I got mine from canuc racing, but i am using the very low springs, for struts I got from mp racing another site sponser.

You tell me a time when you can do it and make sure you have the tools and I will let you know if it works for me. Its not a difficult job I think the most difficult is if the nuts and bolts are rusted.
Aaron I dont have a spring compressor for this what is the easiest one you know of.

[AaronGTR]

To do it really in a decent time frame, I'd say you need an air impact. Makes it a lot easier. All the nuts/bolts are metric too so you need a metric socket set. Big hammer and a pin to knock out the lower strut bolts. Once the whole assembly is out of the car you can use outside spring compressors. I have a craftsmen set I use. You might be able to rent some from advance auto or another parts store, not sure what they have. I've rented other tools from them before.

It's easier to use the spring compressors with an impact too. You can do it by hand with a rachet but you'll get tired really fast doing four of them. heh Then it's just a matter of taking them apart, transferring over any hardware you are going to re-use, putting the new ones together, and putting them back in the car. I'll clock myself tomorrow and see how long it takes to do David's car.

Like I said, I have no idea what your time frame is for getting them and getting them installed. Maybe you guys could use my garage if you need to, even if I'm unable to help yet. It is a bit of a drive though just FYI... about 3 1/4 hours from Jacksonville to Springhill and another 45 minutes to here according to mapquest.

[2000 GT Coupe]

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

To do it really in a decent time frame, I'd say you need an air impact. Makes it a lot easier. All the nuts/bolts are metric too so you need a metric socket set. Big hammer and a pin to knock out the lower strut bolts. Once the whole assembly is out of the car you can use outside spring compressors. I have a craftsmen set I use. You might be able to rent some from advance auto or another parts store, not sure what they have. I've rented other tools from them before.

It's easier to use the spring compressors with an impact too. You can do it by hand with a rachet but you'll get tired really fast doing four of them. heh Then it's just a matter of taking them apart, transferring over any hardware you are going to re-use, putting the new ones together, and putting them back in the car. I'll clock myself tomorrow and see how long it takes to do David's car.

Like I said, I have no idea what your time frame is for getting them and getting them installed. Maybe you guys could use my garage if you need to, even if I'm unable to help yet. It is a bit of a drive though just FYI... about 3 1/4 hours from Jacksonville to Springhill and another 45 minutes to here according to mapquest.

The drive does not bother me, maybe a bit for gas would be nice thats not really a problem
I have an electric impact, very handy if air is not available mine is just about as strong as the better air ones out there. I agree metric impacts sockets necessary
I agree about using the impact for the spring compressor too.

[Jake]

2 da flo'

[anthony00]

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

To do it really in a decent time frame, I'd say you need an air impact. Makes it a lot easier. All the nuts/bolts are metric too so you need a metric socket set. Big hammer and a pin to knock out the lower strut bolts. Once the whole assembly is out of the car you can use outside spring compressors. I have a craftsmen set I use. You might be able to rent some from advance auto or another parts store, not sure what they have. I've rented other tools from them before.

It's easier to use the spring compressors with an impact too. You can do it by hand with a rachet but you'll get tired really fast doing four of them. heh Then it's just a matter of taking them apart, transferring over any hardware you are going to re-use, putting the new ones together, and putting them back in the car. I'll clock myself tomorrow and see how long it takes to do David's car.

Like I said, I have no idea what your time frame is for getting them and getting them installed. Maybe you guys could use my garage if you need to, even if I'm unable to help yet. It is a bit of a drive though just FYI... about 3 1/4 hours from Jacksonville to Springhill and another 45 minutes to here according to mapquest.

the drive isnt going to bother me either i just have to order the springs and struts and whenever your free after i get them in then it will be fine with me so im going to look at the site sponsors

[AaronGTR]

Finished David's spring/strut install sunday and everything went smooth. Took a little under 6 hours but we also had to get some new front strut mounts and fixed a few problems with his rear STB and his horn too, so those added some time. Probably a 3-4 hour job for just the drop.

[gtjoshua1]

Look bro if you got the money bag it then.

[AaronGTR]

Originally Posted by gtjoshua1

Look bro if you got the money bag it then.

That depends on what he wants. It's a good option if he just wants to be able to drop it for car shows and raise it for driving. Air ride doesn't handle as good though, so if he's looking for performance he'll want proper drop springs. Right parts for the right use.