Hello everywhere! I have read through the forum and most people have stated that the replacement of front and rear shocks are pretty easy, especially the fronts...

Well, I spend the whole day doing it and only got the fronts done... Let me know those who are thinking about it some tips or warning...

I started with the rear shocks first... the top 3 nuts were in tight spots... you have to take out the spare tire and go from underneath, but luckily the nuts weren't rusted... took about 20 minutes to take off.... the bottom shock nut came off easy... you have to take off the 2 bolts holding the lower control arm... after taking these 2 bolts off, the shocks will become free! I took both off thinking about taking it to muffler shop to have them compress it for me... but it turned out one of the SPRING IS BROKEN!!! So I put everything back together and have to order new springs

As for the fronts... it wasn't that easy... the bottom bolt was tight, really tight... the top nut was worst... it's in a recessed place, and all rusted!!! I tried impacting the nut off, but no luck... so what I did was use a hacksaw and basically saw the nut off... splitting the nut right in the middle... took about 1 hour just for this top nut on both sides... After that, everything was ok...

I bought Bilstein shocks for fronts and backs... finished the front today... but need to get springs for the rear

Anyone know where I can get OEM springs? I called the dealer and they said ONE REAR SPRING COSTS $485.50??? I just couldn't believe the price!!! Outrageous....

I know Eibachs are like $200 but lowers 1.4"... I want to stay with the factory springs if possible, coz I don't want to adjust the front...

If you know where I can get 1 OEM spring cheap... or even a set... let me know