L-tuned Suspension Install
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L-tuned Suspension Install
Well I should get my shocks and springs tomorrow. Looking to have a long weekend to install these babies. Does anyone have any famous last words for me. i have been searching like a mad man but still have some questions and yes i know where the search button is I am just reading and reading not getting anywhere. Do I need to lenghten any wires(speed sensor)? Do I use old bump stops or new ones? Have there been corrections to the older squeaky bump stops? I guess once I get them out i will see what condition they are in if split they go to the garbage and my options are then limited. Do I need to get the steering ECU???
I will most likely not split the joint as I have read it isn't necessary? i will have spring compresser tomorrow or friday, should I need anything else besides the deep sockets which I have??? Sorry for all the questions I am just getting antsy and want to get the suspension installed. I got the mod bug once agian and it feels GOOD. I bet my wife will not think so but she loves the car so I should be aaaight. Thanks for the info in advance
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I will most likely not split the joint as I have read it isn't necessary? i will have spring compresser tomorrow or friday, should I need anything else besides the deep sockets which I have??? Sorry for all the questions I am just getting antsy and want to get the suspension installed. I got the mod bug once agian and it feels GOOD. I bet my wife will not think so but she loves the car so I should be aaaight. Thanks for the info in advance
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basic install..
just be sure to use the OEM bumpstops. Do not use the bumpstops that came with the ltuned.
next thing to do is try using the search function in this forum.
It has all of your answers
just be sure to use the OEM bumpstops. Do not use the bumpstops that came with the ltuned.
next thing to do is try using the search function in this forum.
It has all of your answers
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Originally Posted by sputniknyc
basic install..
just be sure to use the OEM bumpstops. Do not use the bumpstops that came with the ltuned.
next thing to do is try using the search function in this forum.
It has all of your answers
just be sure to use the OEM bumpstops. Do not use the bumpstops that came with the ltuned.
next thing to do is try using the search function in this forum.
It has all of your answers
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Just be careful with the ABS wires. If you strech them during the install it can cost you some bucks and mess up the traction control and ABS operation. also you don't really need a long weekend it should take about 4 hours or less to do.
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Originally Posted by whitegs3
Just be careful with the ABS wires. If you strech them during the install it can cost you some bucks and mess up the traction control and ABS operation. also you don't really need a long weekend it should take about 4 hours or less to do.
This is exactly what I was asking. How would I strech the ABS wires during install?? I am leaving myself some extra tima as it will be my first suspension. I had a Lude with a JDM H22A in which I cammed and changed T-belt so I think I can handle it although I had a Helms for moral support. Thanks for the input all is helpful.
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Well I fininshed it up this morning. I started yesterday after watching alot of college football around 5 or 6. The removal snd install is a breeze. I did not remove the ball joint, you just have to twist the shock a little to get it out on the fornts. The rear is even easier to remove and install. It is alot of work. I can understand why someone just wouldn't want to do it and pay to have it done. Neways the car looks soooo much better as well as rides a ton better as well. If you are looking for a littel better than stock and not breaking the bank this set up is for you. Thanks JonathenCL for the write up I could not have done it with out that.
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The most i've ever done is oil changes/spark plug replacements- could i handle the ltuned shocks/springs install on my own? If I take them and have the springs put on the shocks( i don't have a spring compressor or air tools) is it then just a bolt on?
The most i've ever done is oil changes/spark plug replacements- could i handle the ltuned shocks/springs install on my own? If I take them and have the springs put on the shocks( i don't have a spring compressor or air tools) is it then just a bolt on?
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Originally Posted by bazop
ok- rookie question-
The most i've ever done is oil changes/spark plug replacements- could i handle the ltuned shocks/springs install on my own? If I take them and have the springs put on the shocks( i don't have a spring compressor or air tools) is it then just a bolt on?
The most i've ever done is oil changes/spark plug replacements- could i handle the ltuned shocks/springs install on my own? If I take them and have the springs put on the shocks( i don't have a spring compressor or air tools) is it then just a bolt on?
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Originally Posted by Dukespeed
Thanks JonathenCL for the write up I could not have done it with out that.
Where are the pictures??
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Originally Posted by jonathancl
I think you're the fifth person to use that write-up. Yay!
Where are the pictures??
Where are the pictures??
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Originally Posted by jonathancl
I think you're the fifth person to use that write-up. Yay!
Where are the pictures??
Where are the pictures??
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I used the write up to not let myself get ripped off. Does that count?
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