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Old 02-02-08, 07:01 AM
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Hi, I am thinking to raise the height of my IS350 which is currently on Tein coilovers. Does anyone has any recommendations? particularly is the Queens area, thanks.

I remembered some of the threads discussing this but couldn't find it anymore
Old 02-02-08, 09:10 AM
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It's not that hard to do it yourself. The only thing is since you don't have a full lift you have to it one wheel at a time.

You have to jack the car up, remove the wheel, unlock the perches by pushing them in opposite directions. Turn the perches to the desired position. Then tighten them up. Slap the wheels back on and drop the car. Done.

SHould take you about 10-20 mins each coilover.
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Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately I don't have the necessary tools to do the job right.

are those shops located on Queens Blvd reliable?
I believe the job is not hard and I just want to do it quick and painless, hopefully cheap too!
Thanks
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just take it to a speed shop and ask to use the left or what not.
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Try DIY: I beleive all you need is jack/jackstands, and a wrench. Someone, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Try Sears Auto next to the College Point Shopping center (A block away from BJs, Target, McDs). I know they do suspensions.

Ask some of the guys here for help or exchange work for a 6-pack and food!
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Ill Charge You $4.99 A Wheel To Do It In My Back Yard Lolz... Im In Astoria
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Originally Posted by Mr Soarer
Ill Charge You $4.99 A Wheel To Do It In My Back Yard Lolz... Im In Astoria
what he said
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