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Is it straightforward changing suspension springs on a 996 (1998)?

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Is it straightforward changing suspension springs on a 996 (1998)?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Chaps, Is it straightforward changing suspension springs on a 996 (1998)? I want to keep the dampers but just put some OEM springs on to raise the height of my car (phoned up a couple of places and they said this was fine). Recognise I would need to get the geo done after, but if I can save paying 4-5hrs labour at a workshop and then the same again when I put my original springs back when I come to sell the car - it would obviously make an expensive job relatively inexpensive. Would be doing this at home, so have basic tools - I'm hoping outside of normal sprocket sets (+ usual jacking equipment to get the car up) I would only need to get a spring compressor? Thanks

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Raise the height??? Where are you going? Paris-Dakar???? :floor:

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:floor: :floor: :floor: ... they must have some pretty big pot-holes round your way?

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Seriously though, I would suggest leaving it to the professionals if you have never done it before. A loose spring from a compressor will dent your car at best and take your head off at worst.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Lol, it's currently 30mm lower than standard (GT3 kit with even lower suspension than m030) so is proving problematic over speed bumps. Saw a DIY guide, looks too much hassle so I'll just do the manly thing and pay someone to do it!!!

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It 's not hard to do but the correct spring compressors are needed for safety's sake. Forget wire,tie wraps and rope you'll kill yourself! You can buy,borrow or hire these at least 3 are needed.

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