My turn for my suspension build up thread
Yeah, the rear kit didn't come with directions... I know they're simple enough, but just so I have it straight... Obviously the adjustable collars go on top, right? Do they just sit on top of the spring or do they get secured somehow? And do I need to cut or remove the stock bump stops?
The bump stops will be determined by how low you go with the car. I personally would not lower the car that much.
-billy
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For someone to install the coilovers or purchase from? If you need some help with the install, ask in your regional forum. As for purchase, ReSpeed is the best place to buy. I've done the coilover install on an SA, along with swapping the struts over to FB ones. It's not that hard of a job, just a bit of grinding and welding. Spent more time prepping and powdercoating the oarts than doing the mods.
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For someone to install the coilovers or purchase from? If you need some help with the install, ask in your regional forum. As for purchase, ReSpeed is the best place to buy. I've done the coilover install on an SA, along with swapping the struts over to FB ones. It's not that hard of a job, just a bit of grinding and welding. Spent more time prepping and powdercoating the oarts than doing the mods.
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Progress... strut housings painted and assembled, control arm bushings & ball joints done, tie rods.
Almost ready for re-assembly, still waiting on new brake rotors to come in the mail.
Almost ready for re-assembly, still waiting on new brake rotors to come in the mail.
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when you removed the old springs did you use a spring compression tool,if not how did you remove them.
did your coil over kit come with a spanner tool to adjust them. i didnt get a tool and was wounding how i could make one.
did your coil over kit come with a spanner tool to adjust them. i didnt get a tool and was wounding how i could make one.
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Anyway, I didn't use spring compressors this time. I just zipped off the top nut with an impact wrench, while aiming the strut away from myself. I've used spring compressors before, but those stock springs didn't have much mojo left.
No, my coilover kit did not come with a tool to adjust them.
I need to do an update on my thread, you're starting to get ahead of me again.
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DISCLAIMER: USE SPRING COMPRESSORS FOR SAFETY!
Anyway, I didn't use spring compressors this time. I just zipped off the top nut with an impact wrench, while aiming the strut away from myself. I've used spring compressors before, but those stock springs didn't have much mojo left.
No, my coilover kit did not come with a tool to adjust them.
Anyway, I didn't use spring compressors this time. I just zipped off the top nut with an impact wrench, while aiming the strut away from myself. I've used spring compressors before, but those stock springs didn't have much mojo left.
No, my coilover kit did not come with a tool to adjust them.
Then jack it up? All of the pressure will be on the springs while the car is on its wheels, correct me if i am wrong...
just got done putting the coil over kit on the driver side and replaced the strut tube. got to dark to do the other side. one quick question, do you need to reuse the rubber boat not sure what the correct name is. and do you use the bumb stop (kinda confused) dont worry i left the car in the air and every thing is just sitting in there finger tight.
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i did what you said...... its safe but is a bitch to remove if you don't remove the lower control arm. the bolt/ nut stick in to the bottom of the strut tube and makes it a pain to remove.
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i did what you said...... its safe but is a bitch to remove if you don't remove the lower control arm. the bolt/ nut stick in to the bottom of the strut tube and makes it a pain to remove.
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just got done putting the coil over kit on the driver side and replaced the strut tube. got to dark to do the other side. one quick question, do you need to reuse the rubber boat not sure what the correct name is. and do you use the bumb stop (kinda confused) dont worry i left the car in the air and every thing is just sitting in there finger tight.
mikewoodkozar
i did what you said...... its safe but is a bitch to remove if you don't remove the lower control arm. the bolt/ nut stick in to the bottom of the strut tube and makes it a pain to remove.
mikewoodkozar
i did what you said...... its safe but is a bitch to remove if you don't remove the lower control arm. the bolt/ nut stick in to the bottom of the strut tube and makes it a pain to remove.
I didn't re-use the bump stop, I don't think I'll bottom out with those 300# springs.
If you undo the tension rod and the swaybar end links, the control arm will drop down.
I just finished installing the front strut assemblies, control arms, and tie rods. I'll post more pics once I get the new brake rotors/hubs on.
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ARG!! I need to get going on my suspension now! Im going a little more hard core thou and getting some Susko rear end suspension goodies. Bye Bye watts link. And bye bye open diff, God I hate driving on that thing. And those damn squeaky shocks and springs.
Good work though. Ill be looking into RE speeds coil overs for the front once I roll into some doe, which should be soon, promotions abound for me and the wifey.
Good work though. Ill be looking into RE speeds coil overs for the front once I roll into some doe, which should be soon, promotions abound for me and the wifey.