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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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FL rear shocks/Rear Camber Adjuster installation

Would be the smoothest way to do this, remove the sublink, remove the old shocks/springs, install new shocks/springs, then install the rear camber adjuster last?
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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You don't need to remove the struts or springs to install the adjustable sublink. If you are replacing the rear struts and springs and just putting the sublink in at the same time you can replace the sublink whenever you want to in that process. It might be slightly easier with the rear struts out of the way.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Thanks, I'm am installing new Tokico struts with Racing Beat springs on a broken ankle. That's why want it to go as smoothly as possible.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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GL, maybe you should wait for your ankle to get better? or make someone get under there and help you!
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 12:59 AM
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Wow, now that is persistance. haha
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 04:37 AM
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I think I had my coil overs disconnected when i installed mine and just set my jack under the subframe.

It worked out well because my car is pretty low so i just cranked the sublink to it's shortest position, put the top bolt in, jacked the subframe up and put the lower bolt in and then hooked my coils on. Pretty easy BUT without a lift it's kinda akward getting the top bolt in. I remember specifically that being a pain in the *** and it made me feel like less of a man.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by iamxeddiex
Thanks, I'm am installing new Tokico struts with Racing Beat springs on a broken ankle.
Ur doin it rong.
The struts and springs go on the car, they'll make your ankle way too stiff.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by iamxeddiex
Thanks, I'm am installing new Tokico struts with Racing Beat springs on a broken ankle. That's why want it to go as smoothly as possible.
Quit holding the Socket wrench with your Feet,,then your ankle will be fine...lol!
Jack the car up and throw it on stands and you can lay down On the Job!..everything can be done on your back...( I told her again and again..Chuckle!)
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Ur doin it rong.
The struts and springs go on the car, they'll make your ankle way too stiff.
haha, nice one!

GL, maybe you should wait for your ankle to get better? or make someone get under there and help you!
It's been two months now, have another month to go. I can't drive her so, I'll do upgrades.
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by iamxeddiex
It's been two months now, have another month to go. I can't drive her so, I'll do upgrades.
Hey I'd do the same thing
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