Coilover install
08-25-04, 05:11 PM
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Coilover install
Hey i was wondering if anyone changed out their springs/struts to coilovers at there homes...without any special tools. all i have is one of those 150 pc tool sets from craftmans.. no air tools or anything like that. any input or suggestions will be appretiated! thanks
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08-26-04, 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
well you can probably do it, but without airgun you will be having a lot of trouble and you need tons of elbow grease for sure, especially when you try to loosen up the lower part of the setup
well you can probably do it, but without airgun you will be having a lot of trouble and you need tons of elbow grease for sure, especially when you try to loosen up the lower part of the setup
08-26-04, 10:52 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
hahaa dude you actually BROKE them?
it's ok, just bring them back and get new ones
lifetime warranty
hahaa dude you actually BROKE them?
it's ok, just bring them back and get new ones
lifetime warranty
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08-29-04, 08:33 PM
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Depends on what coilovers you are installing.
Tein flex units are complete so R&R is very doable with what you have.
Other Teins and PSS require the older hat assemblies off of your old unit. This will complicate things as the original units are under load from the springs which can cause injury.
If you have to reuse your old hats, then go to an auto parts store and rent a col spring compressor. It can be done without one, but it is dangerous to do so , so I will not go into explaining how it is done.
Use white out to mark the suspension pieces and tie rods to get everything back to as close as possible. Then go and get an alignment.
Air tools are always recommended. You can change each side up front within 15 minutes. Rears around the same with air tools and experience.
Lee
Tein flex units are complete so R&R is very doable with what you have.
Other Teins and PSS require the older hat assemblies off of your old unit. This will complicate things as the original units are under load from the springs which can cause injury.
If you have to reuse your old hats, then go to an auto parts store and rent a col spring compressor. It can be done without one, but it is dangerous to do so , so I will not go into explaining how it is done.
Use white out to mark the suspension pieces and tie rods to get everything back to as close as possible. Then go and get an alignment.
Air tools are always recommended. You can change each side up front within 15 minutes. Rears around the same with air tools and experience.
Lee
Last edited by Pearlpower; 08-29-04 at 08:52 PM.
10-05-05, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Benjamin T
does installing the rears require removing the rear seatback?
Lee
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