urgent help needed tanabe install
10-17-08, 12:38 PM
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urgent help needed tanabe install
desperate for help trying to get these installed car is at mechanics NOW!! they put on front ones say back ones don't fit???? Please call 317-440-1297
10-17-08, 03:29 PM
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Ok...now that im back home...
He put the taller springs on the front with no issues... The shorter ones in the rear he didnt want to put on because the "cup" (black steel thing that holds the top of the spring) was pretty narrow and he thought if i hit a hard bump that cup would go INSIDE the spring and kill the car - he didnt think it was safe.
These were purchased used from Celsior400 and im almost positive he had them on his 2nd gen GS...
So im on DF210s in the front, stock in the rear - is this bad in any way (other than looks)
Also, he couldnt do an alignment because it was a 20" wheel - his machine was up to 17" only...WTF! I am so pissed, what a crappy day its been.
Got pulled over on the way home for no turn signal merging onto the interstate!
If anyone has any ideas for me...Perhaps the mechanic was just an idiot and they are correct...but whatever, cost me $100 for the fronts only..Not to bad...
He put the taller springs on the front with no issues... The shorter ones in the rear he didnt want to put on because the "cup" (black steel thing that holds the top of the spring) was pretty narrow and he thought if i hit a hard bump that cup would go INSIDE the spring and kill the car - he didnt think it was safe.
These were purchased used from Celsior400 and im almost positive he had them on his 2nd gen GS...
So im on DF210s in the front, stock in the rear - is this bad in any way (other than looks)
Also, he couldnt do an alignment because it was a 20" wheel - his machine was up to 17" only...WTF! I am so pissed, what a crappy day its been.
Got pulled over on the way home for no turn signal merging onto the interstate!
If anyone has any ideas for me...Perhaps the mechanic was just an idiot and they are correct...but whatever, cost me $100 for the fronts only..Not to bad...
10-17-08, 11:33 PM
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wow... when i installed it, it was perfectly fine...
if im reading your post right...
-your mechanic is an idiot...
-is it on a 2nd gen? mine was a 1st gen 90-94
- i can even show you pictures of how they sit on the strut....maybe print it out and help him?
if im reading your post right...
-your mechanic is an idiot...
-is it on a 2nd gen? mine was a 1st gen 90-94
- i can even show you pictures of how they sit on the strut....maybe print it out and help him?
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10-18-08, 05:15 AM
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From the tenabe website.... Which ones did you purchase? Do you have the email/receipt that specifies which ones to be positive? There isnt any way to tell which is which by the spring itself I dont think..
GS300 (JZS147) 93-97 6.2 / 3.8 1.8 / 1.8 TDF077 $290.00
GS300 98-05 6.0 / 5.6 1.8 / 1.3 TDF024 $290.00
GS300 06-06 4.7 / 6.1 1.9 / 1.6 TDF112 $260.00
Also, your saying the 1.8 drop goes in the front (bigger drop) and the 1.3 goes in the rear (less of a drop)
GS300 (JZS147) 93-97 6.2 / 3.8 1.8 / 1.8 TDF077 $290.00
GS300 98-05 6.0 / 5.6 1.8 / 1.3 TDF024 $290.00
GS300 06-06 4.7 / 6.1 1.9 / 1.6 TDF112 $260.00
Also, your saying the 1.8 drop goes in the front (bigger drop) and the 1.3 goes in the rear (less of a drop)
10-18-08, 08:41 AM
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From the tenabe website.... Which ones did you purchase? Do you have the email/receipt that specifies which ones to be positive? There isnt any way to tell which is which by the spring itself I dont think..
GS300 (JZS147) 93-97 6.2 / 3.8 1.8 / 1.8 TDF077 $290.00
GS300 98-05 6.0 / 5.6 1.8 / 1.3 TDF024 $290.00
GS300 06-06 4.7 / 6.1 1.9 / 1.6 TDF112 $260.00
Also, your saying the 1.8 drop goes in the front (bigger drop) and the 1.3 goes in the rear (less of a drop)
GS300 (JZS147) 93-97 6.2 / 3.8 1.8 / 1.8 TDF077 $290.00
GS300 98-05 6.0 / 5.6 1.8 / 1.3 TDF024 $290.00
GS300 06-06 4.7 / 6.1 1.9 / 1.6 TDF112 $260.00
Also, your saying the 1.8 drop goes in the front (bigger drop) and the 1.3 goes in the rear (less of a drop)
10-18-08, 10:08 AM
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Now I guess I just need to know if I do have the right springs (TDF024)...if so then I can take it to a place that knows wtf they are doing...
Tom wood wanted $750 though...Cant afford that crap!
Tom wood wanted $750 though...Cant afford that crap!
10-18-08, 07:16 PM
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-is it on a 2nd gen? mine was a 1st gen 90-94
FS: 90-94 LS400 Tanabe DF210 Lowering springs
FS: 90-94 LS400 Tanabe DF210 Lowering springs
LS springs on a GS, that might be your problem.
10-18-08, 08:45 PM
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oh...my..god... I dont know how I missed that.. I think I was talkin to several folks with them and assumed they were all for my ride...Well ****..Now what? Ive got the front ones on, and it didnt "appear" to drop it at all! First question, is it safe to drive on them? He didnt install the rear because he didnt htink they would be safe - so im guessing the fronts are okay? I should prolly pull em off anyway, but just wondering if I can safely drive up there?
Up for sale...tenabe df210s!
crap...what a pain in the as$
Up for sale...tenabe df210s!
crap...what a pain in the as$
