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Originally Posted by mikew2069
I installed my H&R sport springs in my garage on jack stands in less than 4 hours with wrenches... If I had a lift and air tools, it would have been cake.
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Originally Posted by Tommy_hf
Well, then the F30 must be easier than the E90 when doing suspension. In the E46/E85 you could swap suspension in about 2 hours max. The E90 required undoing several suspension comonents before giving enough leverage to pull struts and springs.
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Originally Posted by f30luxline
I replaced the whole front suspension in my wife's e92. Struts, springs, and both control arms. Took 3 hours and that was on my garage floor and having difficulties with the flimsy compressor. Most cars I have changes struts on require you to loosen the control arms to give you extra clearance to to prevent damage to the arm bushings.
None the less, it should take a shop no longer than 3 hours to do the whole car. If I had a lift and air tools I know I could have done it in half the time.
M-SPORT I sent you a message....
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Thanks all for your input.. I wish I had the tools & experience to do DIY suspension work.. I'm not comfortable doing it without expert help.
f30luxline, I got your PM.. thanks for your help
