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This how-to is based on a spring install of RSR Ti2000 Springs for a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.



Tools required

• floor jack and 4 jack stands
• spring compressor
• socket wrench
• breaker bar (long socket wrench without ratchet)
• sockets: 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 17mm, 19mm
• wrenches: 12mm, 17mm, 19mm
• flathead screwdriver
• pliers
• rubber mallet

General

• Jack car up onto jack stands or lift
• Remove wheels (19mm Socket)

This is what you will be working with in the front



Front

• Remove the clip that holds the break line to the shock (12mm bolt) - Image below is the back of the shock

• Remove the 2 bolts holding the shock to the hub (19mm)

• Slowly push axle down and pop shock assembly out of hub

• Remove the 3 bolts from top of strut tower in engine bay (14mm + socket)

• Use a spring compressor to compress the spring.
• Undo the top nut on the shock, and remove the assembly.

• Cut the bump stop in half
• Replace all parts, and place new spring into the shock. Tighten everything down.

• Reverse these steps to put the assembly back in.
• Repeat these steps on the other side

Rear

• Remove trunk liner (Push in retaining clips to unlatch them)
• Remove bolt holding shock to control arm
• Remove bolt holding control arm to hub

• Remove the two bolts in the trunk to release the shock and spring
• Use a spring compressor to compress the spring.
• Undo the top nut on the shock, and remove the assembly.
• Cut the bump stop in half
• Replace all parts, and place new spring into the shock. Tighten everything down.
• Reverse these steps to put the assembly back in.
• Repeat steps 20-25 on other side

RSR Ti2000 Springs Installed. The best part is, these springs will never sag!