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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 02:36 AM
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Default rear struts/shock help!

so yesterday my friend and I were trying to install lowering springs front went smooth other then the fact upper control arm ball joint kept spinning but we were able to maneuver it. but the rear we are having trouble, taking it off was the easy part but putting new shock with the spring is annoying. got everything up and aligned but the sway bar link is the only thing we cant get aligned back with the hole. we compressed the springs and everything took it on and off still nothing.

kyb struts and shocks. with teins lowering springs.

can anyone help how to put it back together please?

or a how to do step by step?
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 05:32 AM
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so yesterday my friend and I were trying to install lowering springs front went smooth other then the fact upper control arm ball joint kept spinning but we were able to maneuver it. but the rear we are having trouble, taking it off was the easy part but putting new shock with the spring is annoying. got everything up and aligned but the sway bar link is the only thing we cant get aligned back with the hole. we compressed the springs and everything took it on and off still nothing.

kyb struts and shocks. with teins lowering springs.

can anyone help how to put it back together please?

or a how to do step by step?
You will need to use a long breaker bar, wedge it in between the suspension and pretty much lay on it until the link holes line up. It was a pain, but you can do it. I did it without anyone's help so I know two can do it.

Also make sure you mark the camber bolt or the steering wheel will be off center.
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