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Jun 9, 2003 | 02:35 PM

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nosajwrx-7

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Good Luck, Sorry about participating in the hijack!

Jun 9, 2003 | 03:09 PM

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pillage6

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Me too, show pics when the car is done settling.

Jun 9, 2003 | 03:32 PM

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ioTus

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Hehe no problems guys!

The fronts may not be done today. I'm still trying to get ahold of jack stands so that i can lift the entire front up (not just one side).

The i have to rent a spring compressor. Oh joy this should be fun!!

~Geoff

Jun 9, 2003 | 03:40 PM

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pillage6

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Spring compressor? Use a towel!

Ghettofabulous!!

Jun 9, 2003 | 03:58 PM

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Metallic_rock

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use hose clamps... a few of them, so it won't snap. If you're wanting to do it yourself, that is.

Jun 9, 2003 | 04:00 PM

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MikeLMR

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I'd use a spring compressor ... nothing wrong with health and safety

Jun 9, 2003 | 04:08 PM

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pillage6

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I think you can rent or borrow a spring compressor from your local auto parts store.

Jun 9, 2003 | 06:04 PM

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JIMMY54

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Has anyone tried their Rear adj suspension? It says extensive and somewhat skillful fabrication is needed....Anyone know what it exactly takes?

Jun 9, 2003 | 10:54 PM

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Chrisman1969

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I just wanted to let everyone know that I built a little page detailing my Ground Control Coilover Install.

http://www.jickedoutbastards.com/suspension.html

It might be helpful to those thinking about it...

Chrisman

Jun 9, 2003 | 11:06 PM

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pillage6

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Thanks!

Jun 9, 2003 | 11:21 PM

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Metallic_rock

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NICE!!!

Jun 9, 2003 | 11:44 PM

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Manntis

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What sort of calipers are those, Chrisman?

Jun 10, 2003 | 07:46 AM

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nosajwrx-7

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They look red painted stock to me. Very clean! For factory spring removal I used a torch and snipped the spring in a few places, then just removed the pieces.

Jun 10, 2003 | 09:21 AM

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Stock GSL-SE Calipers w/ a little krylon applied....

Jun 10, 2003 | 05:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by ioTus
i bought the eibach kit, a racing beat front sway bar w/ new bushings, and 3 (unknown to me) blown tokiko illuminas for $225 with 1,000 miles on them

I am pretty sure Tokico's have a lifetime warranty. I have heard of them swapping them out for your non-working ones.

Jun 10, 2003 | 08:55 PM

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RotorMotorDriver

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Wow, that would be cool

~T.J.

Jun 10, 2003 | 09:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by RotorMotorDriver
Wow, that would be cool

~T.J.

EDIT: Unless you have the original invoice, or a way to get one, it seems like you might be screwed... Sorry man

http://www.tokicogasshocks.com/warranty.html