Anyone know if there are spacers or shims available or if it can be done, compressing the factory springs to lower the car rather than new springs?

 

Step away from the ledge - put the gun down - etc. This is a baaaaad idea.

 

It isnt all that hard to install the springs yourself. I have included the HR springs box, and the Sears dual spring compressors I used. I had to use an impact wrench to compress the springs (one on each side of the spring) The hardest part is to remember that the upper spring seat needs to be exactly in the same place it was seated on the factory spring and the damper must be in original position when placed back in the car. also the studs on the upper housing are not equidistanct apart and they need to be placed back in the same holes. Also both front wheels need to be off the ground as u will have to much torque on the front stabilizer bar to get the front suspension apart. Meaning the control arm fasteners If you want I would be more than happy to walk u thru this using skype. PM me if and when you want to do this. There are shortcuts that can make this easy. My bf helped me do this and if I can do it anyone can!! (THe pics of the springs are the factory springs that I took off. These arent the H&R springs. They are blue

 

Good advice for those wanting to install springs.