Error in DIY lowering spring install????

Error in DIY lowering spring install????

I have just recieved my Tein S-tech springs from UPS today. I was reading the installation instructions and it says to cut 1.4" off of the front bumpstops and .6" off of the rear bumpstops. However, the DIY directions listed on this website specifically say NOT to cut the rear bumpstops.

How many of you cut the rear bumpstops?? I am wondering what the difference really will be?? I talked to someone the other day who didn't cut his bumpstops at all (front or rear) on his '03 Corolla and he said the car rides just fine.

Also, how many of you required a camber kit to correctly align your Rolla with Tein S-techs??? I don't want to align the car twice if I don't have to.

The bump stops only need to be cut if you feel that you will bottom out your car with the new lower suspension, that's all. I'd cut them though since that is what they are designed to run at and you will hit them with a lower car and the same stops.

Yeah, I think you are right. I am going to cut them just to be safe. I have always followed the directions when lowering other cars and it turned out ok. I just thought maybe someone learned something about these Corollas that I don't know about. I am new to Toyota and its aftermarket. I will say that the new Corolla seems to be of much better quality than its competition. The only thing that really sucks about these cars are the seats and the driving position. I am suprised that we haven't found a good solution for them yet. Going to aftermarket seats is expensive and a huge pita.

oh, and the part with the alan wrench and the other wrench for remove the top of the strut assembly..just use an impact wrench if you have one...itll help in many more ways than that.

Yeah, I will be doing this at work. I have all the necessary tools. The reason I read the DIY is just to see if there was anything out of the ordinary. I am pretty good at working on cars, I am just used to Audis. I guess that's good though, they are difficult to work on and then when I work on a Toyota or a GM, it is a piece of cake. Thank you for your responses, your time and experience is appreciated. BTW, did you need a camber kit to get yours alignment specs in??

You don't need a camber kit, specially cause there isn't any out there that I know of, lol. If you wanted to adjust the camber, get something called "crash bolts" from your dealer, they are different sizes and allow you to change the camber a little where the shock bolts up to the spindle if I remember right.