Performance DIY by DIY Guru

There is hardly anything more exciting in this world than lowering your car. The feel, the drive, the looks you get ...everything about a lowered car is utter bliss. But the main problem most car owners/tuners face is that they don't know how to lower the coilovers on their cars and they end up spending precious money on getting their cars lowered. If you are one of those gentlemen who is sick of going to a garage every time the ride height of your car needs to be adjusted , then this tutorial is just for you. This article will help you learn how you can lower your car's coilovers at home for free. How to Lower Your Car's Coilovers at Home (Step by Step Tutorial) Okay so i assume you came here looking for a tutorial on how to lower your cars height by adjusting the coilovers . Let's start, first off lets note down the things you will need: A well lit area. Spanner Wrench (Ring sizes vary on different coilover brands). A measuring tape. And your car that's...

DIY: Installing Koni Yellows and Ground Control Coilovers Note: This DIY tutorial was performed on a 1996-2000 Honda Civic. However, the same steps and principles can often be applied to most vehicles. Materials: Torque Wrench Jack Jack stands Metric Socket set. (10,12,14,15,17,32) Strut Spring Compressor (rented from Autozone or bought at any automotive store.) Rubber mallet 17mm wrench FRONT: Step 1: Loosen the lugnuts and jack the front of the car up and put it on jack stands. Step 2: Remove the wheels and the axle hub nut (32mm) Step 3: Remove the nut that connects the hub to the lower control arm. Step 4: Remove the nut that connects the shock assembly to the lower control arm (17mm) Step 5: Remove the 2 nuts the bolt the top of the strut assembly to the engine bay (14mm). When you do this, the assembly will be ready to be removed, but first you need to free up some space. Step 6: Push the wheel hub up and pull it away from the vehicle so the ax...