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Old May 27, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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Suspention help

Well i thought i could.... but i can't install my suspention. I will just let the pros do it but i have a bit of a problem. I can't get my right side strut back on the 2 bottem bolts. I dont know any good techinques to use to get them back on so i could use any help anyone can give me..

edit: let me be more specific.... i cant get the bottem of the strut lined up with the holes because it sits to low. i heard ppl jack up the strut so they can line it up but im not sure how to do this bescause i can't get a jack under the strut well enough so it doesnt move on me. im so lost...



in this picture i have the top all bolted down.

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Old May 27, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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Youll just need to wiggle and pull and push until you can get it in and at least get the bottom bolthole to line up, and get the bolt through. I just installed my new tokico suspension a few days ago (HP struts and springs) and had it all done in about 2 hours without a spring compressor (not recommended, kind of scary...)
What seems to be your problem that makes you think you cant do it, it really is quite easy, Im sure we can help you out....

Oh and BTW....suspenSion
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Old May 27, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
Oh and BTW....suspenSion

LOL...yeah you just gotta use alot of elbow grease.. that is all
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Old May 27, 2003 | 11:17 PM
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
Youll just need to wiggle and pull and push until you can get it in and at least get the bottom bolthole to line up, and get the bolt through. I just installed my new tokico suspension a few days ago (HP struts and springs) and had it all done in about 2 hours without a spring compressor (not recommended, kind of scary...)
What seems to be your problem that makes you think you cant do it, it really is quite easy, Im sure we can help you out....

Oh and BTW....suspenSion

can u give me tips no how to jack up the strut to line it up?
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Old May 28, 2003 | 05:18 AM
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You really dont need to. I just bolted in the strut up top at the strut tower (as you have it in the picture..) then you can pull down a little on the rotor/caliper assembly to line the holes up and get it all into place. It just takes a little wiggling.
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