Lowering Your Car with Lowering Springs

Installing lowering springs on your car is a very good bang for buck modification as you can drop your car a couple inches without having to do much work, and without breaking the bank. You will need to get a wheel alignment after doing this to your car to prevent irregular tire wear.
If you’re looking for a small drop, this is the way to go. If you’re looking to slam your car and adjust your ride quality as well, look into getting coilovers. I’ll throw a link here when I install coilovers.
If you have any questions regarding the video, you know what to do. Thanks for watching!! :)
______________________________________________________________
Please give it a like 👍 and follow 👣
MILMAST MERCHANDISE ▶︎ www.cteecustoms...
milanmastracci KZbin Channel ▶︎ / milanmastracci
milanmastracci Facebook Page ▶︎ / milanmastracci
milmast Instagram ▶︎ / milmast
______________________________________________________________
3M Copper Anti-Seize ▶︎ amzn.to/2cYcsMX
Tekton Coil Spring Compressor Set ▶︎ amzn.to/2cIfngd... 1/2” Torque Wrench ▶︎ amzn.to/2caVLR2... Rand 2135QTiMax Air Impact Gun ▶︎ amzn.to/2crDzAV

[@BeatWithBass44]

Wow. This has gotta be the best “how to” video I’ve ever seen. I like how you explain it to the viewers like we’re completely 100% clueless. Cuz that’s what we are lol. Very in depth, quality video. Well done!

[@essteeeye1932]

Fun tip: With the springs compressed treat it as a loaded firearm, that can take your head off.

[@joebone3151]

I was looking for this one thanks.

[@milanmastracci]

Danvern Connor I can't reply to your comment, but to answer your question, it is my good buddy for years that was in a swimming accident. Hit the bottom of the pool and is now in a chair. He owns the BMW that i'm working on and his car is wicked now :) He loves how low it sits

[@andresilva4866]

+milanmastracci I might be wrong but it seemed like you forgot to put the dust cap back on top of the bolt! Great vids bro! learning a lot from you!

[@AkiraSRT9]

I'm so sorry for your buddy thats really sad and i wish him the best!!!

[@dsauce5722]

hey bro, I own a 98 prelude with Koni shocks and Tein lowering springs. My issue is that the car sits lower on the driver side, both the front and rear tire. Any ideas why my car is uneven?

[@harris8390]

Your vids are entertaining bub. lol. Seriously. When I was putting lowering springs on my car a month ago i jst took the struts too my mechanic and he swapped out the springs for me $10 a pop. Then ran back home and installed them. Was gonna compress them myself but everyones "warnings" abt how I could lose my life got to my head hahah!

[@milanmastracci]

+Julius Cesar Lmao if you can do it, by all means do it yourself, but if it comes in the way of safety, 40 bucks is well worth paying meaning you aren't dead!!

[@HarrisonHoward]

Warning! Be ever so careful with spring compressors. If they slip off you will have a huge metal spring flying around. I haven't heard of anyone dying due to this, but there is a first for everything- don't be the first or anything but alive. Play it safe and have fun modding.

[@milanmastracci]

***** Good heads up!! I'll put a warning in the video so people are aware. Thanks

[@JackRR15]

+Harrison Howard Using spring compressors *is* the safe way to do it.

[@HarrisonHoward]

+TheMidnightNarwhal They are meant to compress the springs. The springs are dangerous and could either kill you or really hurt you, if you do it the right way, nothing should happen but I'd rather be safe than sorry and I am sure most people watching the video feel the same way.

[@Laz3rs]

very helpful for me! as a beginner this kinda went more in depth thanks alot!

[@m0rcy]

Keep it up, ull be famous

[@thomastyson6375]

hey man, like the video, but be careful using an impact to compress the spring compressors. my instructors at school always say to use hand tools with the spring compressors because there is an incredible amount of potential danger you could put yourself in doing so be careful of that bro lol

[@vaioskaliakoudas6388]

11:13 if you used the spring compressors you used on the front you would remove it a lot easier

[@brucec43]

In case the compressor slips off midway through, I would probably NOT put the assembly in my lap while working on it!

[@dr.fistingstein1566]

@6:38 *looks down the barrel*

[@jcorona7731]

Wonder if this dude still alive

[@jngostino]

Hi I done this with eibach but the bumps in the front are very strong ?? You have a idea wat the problem is..?

[@MrRangerZr1]

OMG SO RED, +5HP lol

[@milanmastracci]

MrRangerZr1 You know it :D

[@Loyal_Honda_Fan]

milanmastracci i have a red sticker on my accord "Vtec Just Kicked In Yo!" and i am so damn proud of it that much that my babe has +15 HP 😂🤣😆😀😢😢🔰🔰🔰👍👏👍👏👍👏👍👏😍

[@daleschmidt7157]

Great job. Great video.

[@twiddler2386]

You should change the struts especially with an older/higher mileage vehicle if you are adding lowering springs. An aftermarket strut designed for lowering springs would be best. Otherwise, leaving the old strut in will increase wear on them and they are more likely to fail. Plus, the ride will be crap.

[@muratyattara2450]

I have a Raceland coilover and i feel every bump or pothole my car is 2002 wrx please help. question is my chip ass coilover or something us to be done, also lowered but not much

[@brendavences3304]

what happens if you put them upside-down?? cuz i installed them with the letters upside-down.

[@christhiemer1196]

nice video. simple and informative dude

[@Steelergeek69]

Where do u live! Lol good job,best videos I've seen on installing atuff

[@milanmastracci]

+Steelergeek69 Ontario :) Thanks buddy!!

[@anthonygarcia1384]

Thank you! I got it all figured out. Came out really nice!

[@milanmastracci]

+Anthony Garcia Glad to hear!! How does it look?

[@anthonygarcia1384]

+milanmastracci really nice!!!

[@milanmastracci]

Thats awesome :)

[@ronsimpson261]

Do not tighten shock bolt until hub is jacked up to ride height ,or you will wreck the bushes in no time , 42 years in the motor trade, and keep the spring across your front when using compressors.

[@Soldier1287]

they are safe? I heard about damaged shocks. Would get with fresh new struts and shocks

[@christopherrodriguez700]

I have a 2003 impala and when I bought the car it had 20 inch rims and spring spacers in the back to raise the car I still have them and wondering if I can compress the spring with those to lower it is it possible ?

[@SulemanKhanG]

milanmastracci I have an 08' V6 Accord and love it! but I wanted to ask if you could do some videos on some things I had issues with. The first one being generic for most people is that on the carpet salt from the winter has created a white solid hard surface on the floor carpet. Also for the 8th Gen Bass Rattle can you upload a video on how to remove the backing. Lastly I wanted to install interior lights in the floor of the car and also underglow maybe if you could give us the run down that'd be cool. Thanks M and kepp the videos coming!!

[@davidsolarik7455]

Hey, how did you get to the rear springs?

[@SonNguyen-mk2wq]

Hi Milan, love your channel, especially because I have a 2.4 8th Gen Accord coupe too. I am thinking about lowering my car at some point but heard from guys on DriveAccord our cars may have issues from lowering. I know a lot of guys complained about vibrations and needing new axles (V6 guys mainly I think). Just wanted to know if you or anyone you knew had any issues with lowering the 8th Gen coupes. I plan on doing coilovers or at least shocks and springs together, not just lowering springs on stock struts.

[@Merrillizer]

You put the smaller diameter end of the spring on the bottom? Hmmm, I thought that end goes up??

[@barreto6695]

I helped my friend install ST coilovers on his e36 m3. Biggest pain in the ass. So many problems. Couldn't fit a a socket where the nut attaches to the end link. Couldn't tighten the top hat with the sling compressed. The strut kept spinning. This was a couple months ago.

[@milanmastracci]

Christian Barreto I'm pretty sure the end link is an 18mm and the top is a 22. If the top keep spinning, take some pressure off of the springs and it should then be able to let loose.

[@AzeOfSpadez]

I see a 3rd gen Altima in the back!

[@milanmastracci]

+AzeOfSpadez Yeah buddy!! VQ35 ftw :)

[@kevintosten3579]

when lowering your do you need to add wider tires

[@brcrdsb]

Hi there! What you think, which springs are best for SACHS Super Touring 556 878 ?

[@xMattJew]

I was hoping for a before and after pic :( But nonetheless great video, I am going to be installing springs/coilovers in the near future this definitely helped!

[@milanmastracci]

xMattJew Yeah I really wish I took a better before!! Regardless of which route you go, the procedure is essentially the same :)

[@welinperez4400]

Hi milan !! I install lower springs to my Accord 2008 and they start leaking oil 2 days after I install them . why is that happen?

[@melaniesonier2189]

Welin Perez blow your shock

[@fabiangugler5548]

Hey Milan! I just wanted to ask what the wheel specs are for the LM reps on the e46? Cheers

[@saoudalkhamis]

Thanks man helped me a lot

[@milanmastracci]

Saoud Hamad No problem :) Glad I could help!

[@monsieur420]

i have a e90 3 series would i need a allen key to remove strut nut?

[@milanmastracci]

+monsieur420 Most likely, yes. To tighten it at least :)

[@LegaspiPaul]

does it make your ride bumpy? hope you can help!

[@MikeSzJr]

Hey Milan, great video like always dude. Just wondering how these are still holding up on your friends car. Any issues with blowing a strut or constant bottoming out? Looking to do something like this to my mk4 jetta but raceland coils are only a couple hundred dollars more. Thanks!

[@lok0king]

i pray that a blackout doesnt occur when a next man does this job without air tools

[@kapriseedwards9687]

thanks eddie

[@Loyal_Honda_Fan]

do you had to do an alignment after installing the lower springs? isn't it bad to install lower springs on the original schock absorbers? is there a danger that they will blow? i own a Honda Accord CL9 2.4 vtec similar chassis to the Acura TSX but the european version and i bought the eibach pro kit lowering spring but a friend keeps telling me that i will ruin the original schock absorbers and they will fail and damage my car if i drive in bad roads... PLEASE HELP ME BROO! 😐👏👍😆 Great video btw!

[@mohamadelkhodari6748]

I believe your friend is right

[@ryanbraddock9728]

You should make another update of your car and everything that you newly installed

[@McDzy]

Should I get an alignment right away or wait for the springs to settle? Is the clunking noise normal during low speeds?

[@SantiLenySebasFabri]

Performance shocks "Not" the stock ones need to be installed as well.

[@JackRR15]

Hey, where do you get your Meguiar's pro line in Canada? All I can find on amazon.ca is degreaser and shampoo.

[@SleptOn]

Great video.

[@jamoyme4475]

very informative

[@harrisstone230]

Hey! I am looking for a good impact wrench that is strong enough to untighten and tighten lug nuts without doing it manually before jacking it up! what are your thoughts! thank you

[@milanmastracci]

harris stone It depends if you have access to an air compressor or not. An air impact gun is where it's at. I have an Ingersoll Rand 2135QTiMax Titanium Impact wrench and its awesome!! Its very light, quiet, and strong. Can't go wrong with it. The only downfall is that its a little expensive. If you don't have an air compressor, an electric impact wrench will also do the job however it won't be able to perform as much nut-busting torque, it will be heavier, louder, but cheaper I bought first an electric impact wrench to find out its drawbacks. If I could do it again, I would just buy the strong air impact gun and not have two guns lol

[@Lilpupling]

how did you learn to work on cars I'm still learning and I'm new to you channel and I already love your videos

[@milanmastracci]

+kunuynaaluk wilson By practicing and taking stuff apart :)

[@H3YdUD3]

did the kit come with bump stops? my eibach one has. do you need to change rear bump stops if the springs only lower by 15mm on the rear

[@H3YdUD3]

+Mo also an e46

[@stephengordon5858]

Nice video, I don't have the same car at all, but I have a question for you. Are your shocks still working properly after using lowering springs ? Cuz I read everywhere that it can kill it faster if you don't use sport suspensions. So, can you tell me more about it please ? Thanks a lot.

[@y0Special]

If you lower them by more than 30-35mm you need to replace the dampers too, stock will be fine up until that point

[@joebone3151]

I'm gonna be lowering 15 encore. It's gon look so sweet. I'm also gonna take the chevy sonic zzp stage kits and find a way to use them as the exact same fucking engine.

[@blazeedge93]

Hey Milan, how long did the whole install process take from start to finish?

[@milanmastracci]

This took me about 6 hours, but keep in mind that is also with recording for the video as well

[@crazyadam9281]

If I had the spare cash I'd like to drop my Fiat Seicento by half an inch to an inch all round, as it is right now it's a bit high for a small car for my liking.

[@traymuse3810]

+Adam Lawrence cut springs

[@davis_white]

Hey milanmastracci! What type of BMW is your buddy's? Also keep up the great videos! Learning alot.

[@milanmastracci]

+Spooky_kook He's got an E46 325Ci

[@djbujub]

how does the stock struts hold up with the lowering springs? I heard over time it's bad for the struts

[@milanmastracci]

+djbujub On this BMW, so far so good. I've had lowering springs on my Accord for the past 3 years and i'm yet to run into an issue with it

[@raphaelfrancisco89]

Hey Milan I just installed some Megan racing springs on my VW Jetta and now everytime I accelerate my car shakes when I'm breaking or just cruising the shaking stops. When I was installing the springs the axle did come out could it be the axle causing the vibration or do I just need a wheel alignment? Would love if you reply thanks!

[@milanmastracci]

It could be the axles, however if it was mounted and seated properly, it shouldn't be the culprit. Did you get an alignment after lowering it? If not, you should.

[@tristanlang9034]

Raphael Francisco it's an alignment issue most likely. Definitely not the axle. If it was clacking and making noise when turning I'd say axle but if shaking then the toe is most likely off from lowering it.

[@ribucan]

Dangerous procedure! Compressors are faulty at time! I work as a mechanic. Ur lucky it didn't pop out on u, could of cause serious injury!

[@anthonygarcia1384]

Why are my back springs bigger than the ones in the video? I have a 2005 BMW 530i.

[@milanmastracci]

+Anthony Garcia Because the ones in this video are from a 325. Your 530 not only has a bigger engine but it also is heavier than this 3 series.

[@dr.fistingstein1566]

@1:19 oooh CANADIA... cmon OOOOOOT WILL YA!

[@alexkang5589]

Hi. How to find out torque specs for your car?

[@MikeandSamonPC]

Can you make a video on how you clean your clothes? Reason why I ask because whenever I work on my car or yard work, I wear old clothes I don't care about but you it sea like you wear your normal clothes. I had getting stains

[@unluckynumbersleven]

I was literally just wondering how many white V-Necks he goes through. Lol.

[@MikeandSamonPC]

Yesss! They are so hard to clean

[@miguelangel9708]

what are the specs on those wheels

[@isaacleal1095]

What lowering springs do you recommend for my 2012 accord sedan?

[@milanmastracci]

+ Isaac Leal H&R have always been quality springs that work. I've installed them on every car that I've lowered and am yet to run into any issues with them.

[@jackl8915]

Can you do this without an impact driver?

[@milanmastracci]

I believe you can, but it may be more difficult

[@jackl8915]

milanmastracci Thanks man

[@wildwestpoint]

If you install lowering springs you need to replace the old shocks with a new shorter shocks isn't it?

[@goldenTym]

Depends how far you are lowering the car.. an inch or so and you should be fine. Once you are dropping past 2+ inches you should get new shocks

[@alejandroalmodovar7739]

+Milanmastracci I had a question, one concern for me when thinking about lowering springs is the strut. Did you have to modify anything like dampers? or purchase entirley new sport struts? Please help. Btw Keep making these great videos!

[@milanmastracci]

+Alejandro Almodovar If you want to install lowering springs, you can install them on the stock strut, or get new sport struts. The OEM ones will work, however they aren't designed to work about 2 inches lower than where they do with the OEM springs. I've heard that lowering springs CAN damage the strut, so if you're looking to do this, either go with new sport struts if you're worried, or go with coilovers that are designed to work as a whole.

[@alejandroalmodovar7739]

milanmastracci Ive been doing some thinking now. Thanks bud!

[@milanmastracci]

No problem :)

[@johndebonis5684]

How do I know my wheels won't tuck under I have a 2012 civic coupe with 18x8 wheels

[@milanmastracci]

If the car is already lowered, measure the offset of your wheels and how much room you have between the rim and the fender

[@johndebonis5684]

+milanmastracci ok thank you the wheel offset Is 35 and I am going to get H&R lowering springs 1.6F 1.4R

[@milanmastracci]

As long as you're not sticking out past the fender now, you'll be in the clear

[@unluckynumbersleven]

Lol. Doge thumbnail.

[@toyotacorolla2395]

Does the spring have pressure You must be careful when you doing that 👍🏻

[@romelmccrary6018]

A bro question, I want to lower my car but I keep hearing it’s gone wear out my tires a lot

[@lindarauton2701]

Romel Mccrary depends on how low don't go dumb low safe is around 2inches depending on your car

[@SantiLenySebasFabri]

Yes they will "unless" you install front camber plates and rear camber arms so when you get the alignment everything will be just right for your tires along with a lowered ride. There are videos "Search and you should find".

[@renaz7780]

i having hard time to take that strut out. i did compressed the spring. doesn't work. any suggestion? btw i have 2013 accord coupe.

[@milanmastracci]

+Rena Zhao The front strut or the rears?

[@renaz7780]

+milanmastracci front

[@milanmastracci]

You need to remove the strut from the bottom, where it slides into the backside of the knuckle. I'll be installing coilovers soon on my car, so you can check out how I do both the fronts and back. Its not too difficult. Is your car apart as we speak?

[@renaz7780]

+milanmastracci no. cool I will check out your video later. I think it is the ball joint that limited my space. can you show how to remove ball joint in your video too. thank you.

[@milanmastracci]

I can probably do a different video regarding ball joints for ya. If I need to take it out for that video, I'll include it, but otherwise, that video will be just how to install coils :)

[@Oaxacooverland]

Good video What spring you recommend for rsx

[@SantiLenySebasFabri]

Go with EIBACH PRO KIT & KONI Shocks . Use to have them in my 95 Civic-CX .. There lifetime...No worries..

[@mannaye4262]

no need to cut bump stops?

[@milanmastracci]

+Mann Aye Nope. I've never had to.

[@orlandoburgos329]

Make sure to do this with someone with experience or you can get hurt.

[@danvernconnor3871]

+milanmastracci Not to getting fast, but, what happened to the person in the wheel chair?

[@carculture3057]

How many inches did you drop the car with these springs?

[@milanmastracci]

+CarCulture 305 2 all around

[@bluen5432]

what impact gun is that?

[@milanmastracci]

+Marc Schober It is a cheap Canadian Tire electric impact gun. If you have the money to spend, get a Pneumatic Impact Gun. They are alot stronger.

[@RoyalDoesHisBest]

yo would this be very similar to a 8th gen accord .

[@milanmastracci]

+LP KING To an extent yes, however the rears are a bit different. Instead of running a coil spring and a shock seperately, it is a macpherson strut so the spring and shock are one unit

[@RoyalDoesHisBest]

Oh I see . Do you think there's any chance of you doing a video like this but on your accord . Cuz I'm sure I can figure out the front but the rear is weird . And there's not much online about it .

[@TAG-rq7ii]

Looks like you stripped some of the bolt threads.. :/

[@mustang13990]

Lowering springs or coilovers, which is better?

[@Heinzworthy]

coilovers 1000%

[@DA2THFA1RY]

Coilovers are way better, but if you're tight for cash, go with springs

[@LucasGillenwater]

how do i measure the space so i know how much i lower my car. i have a 12 kia optima ex gdi

[@milanmastracci]

+Lucas Gillenwater The only way to measure, if you get coilovers. If you're running stock wheels and stock suspension, any kind of lowering springs will work no problem.

[@LucasGillenwater]

Cool thanks just ordered truharts

[@milanmastracci]

Awesome :) You better let me know how the installation goes!! lol

[@LucasGillenwater]

+milanmastracci will do, have them in next week.

[@milanmastracci]

Wicked!!! :)

[@vinisuehara]

Where i can find the manufacturer torque for my car?

[@milanmastracci]

Vinicius Suehara In your vehicle's service manual. You can find all of the torque specfications in there. You can go to your local dealership and pick one up or you can download one online if they are available in a PDF format.

[@AQCE245]

+milanmastracci great video Question I have a 2014 maxima should I get k sport Coilover kit.

[@milanmastracci]

K sports are great coilovers!! Can't go wrong with them

[@AQCE245]

milanmastracci Thanks bro I love your videos you just earned a new Sub

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks buddy!! :)

[@samaxel_19]

Dude health and safety.. 😫

[@Eric-pk6gp]

I wish he did my car

[@cesarfeliz9542]

What do you rather coils or lowering Springs?

[@milanmastracci]

Cesar Feliz Lowering Springs a much better bang for buck modification. They cost about a fifth of what coils cost and lower the car. On the other hand, they are not adjustable in height, you can't change the rebound or dampening which you can if you bought coilovers. If money isn't an option, I would choose coilovers every day of the week

[@cesarmarte1831]

milanmastracci what about ride quality it is better with coils? Or spring and why did you change from coils to Springs? Money is an option but the question is it is worth the extra bucks!

[@milanmastracci]

The ride quality isn't terrible with springs but coils, you can FULLY adjust it to whatever setting you like. If you can afford coilovers, it is a better buy because you can fully adjust everything, with springs, you cannot change anything. So bottom line is if you can afford it, get coils. :)

[@gigglesgames1]

this video was giving me really bad anxiety lol

[@milanmastracci]

+Daily Cup of Justin Why? lol

[@gigglesgames1]

milanmastracci just the way you were handling the springs. I totally thought you were going to break your jaw haha

[@rokthesky]

Lowering springs will give u 25+Kw 'Trust me'

[@milanmastracci]

+Faris Ahmed Its been tested on the dyno too ;)

[@rokthesky]

lol

[@NickBirdManeS]

I wanna work on my car. I need a floor jack, ratchet set, tool box, air compressor and air guns =(

[@GTiR23]

+Buddy Rydell floor jack and ratchet set are relatively cheap, an air compressor and air gun are not essential, I've been working on cars for 15 years without the use of an air gun, it just makes a little easier that's all.

[@gigglesgames1]

why do you need an air compressor and air guns?

[@milanmastracci]

+Daily Cup of Justin Air tools just makes things a bit easier when you're removing bolts

[@gigglesgames1]

milanmastracci I know, but it's ,it necessary.. :/

[@NickBirdManeS]

for taking the tire off. Its terribly slow to do it any other way.

[@tatim8118]

👍👍👍👍

[@danvernconnor3871]

Distracting noise in the background.

[@milanmastracci]

+Danvern Connor Yeah I know eh!! its my buddies talking like girls lol

[@danvernconnor3871]

lol yh

[@982Nighthawk1337]

looks like your friend's strut is blown out....

[@josiahkaufman393]

How to ruin your tires and make your car hop like a lowrider when you hit a bump.